March weather forecast
Cape Canaveral, FL

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A sunny morning on the sandy shores of Cape Canaveral in Florida
A sunny morning on the sandy shores of Cape Canaveral in Florida

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cape Canaveral, is still a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 64°F (17.8°C) and max 72.3°F (22.4°C).

Temperature

Cape Canaveral, Florida, greets March with an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 72.3°F (22.4°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. March is characterized by a steady nighttime low-temperature of 64°F (17.8°C).

Humidity

March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Cape Canaveral is March, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically collects 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Cape Canaveral, the average seawater temperature in March is 73°F (22.8°C).
Note: For someone sensitive to cold, swimming in 73°F (22.8°C) waters can be invigorating, especially when considering elements like sunshine, wind, and current air temperature. (As a reference, Olympic swimming waters are kept between 77°F (25°C) and 82.4°F (28°C).)

Daylight

In Cape Canaveral, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

In Cape Canaveral, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Beware! The reflection of water and sand dramatically increases exposure to the UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cape Canaveral in March?

In Cape Canaveral, in March, the average high-temperature is 72.3°F (22.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 64°F (17.8°C).

What is the least humid month in Cape Canaveral?

With an average relative humidity of 72%, March is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in March in Cape Canaveral?

In March, the average relative humidity in Cape Canaveral is 72%.

What is the driest month in Cape Canaveral?

The month with the least rainfall in Cape Canaveral is March, when the rain falls for 12.4 days and typically collects 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March in Cape Canaveral?

In March, in Cape Canaveral, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in March in Cape Canaveral?

In Cape Canaveral, the average seawater temperature in March is 73°F (22.8°C). For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 73.4°F (23°C) is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 73°F (22.8°C).

What is the average length of the day in March in Cape Canaveral?

The average day length in March in Cape Canaveral is 12h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Cape Canaveral?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Cape Canaveral?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cape Canaveral, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Cape Canaveral have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Cape Canaveral is 8.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cape Canaveral?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cape Canaveral is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average temperature in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average high temperature in March: 72.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 64°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (79.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (59.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average pressure in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average wind speed in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average humidity in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average rainfall in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (1.22").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average rainfall days in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average sea temperature in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average sea temperature in March: 73°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (84.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (71.4°F).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average sunshine days in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average UV index in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average cloud cover in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are January and November (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
Cape Canaveral, FL

Average visibility in March - Cape Canaveral, FL
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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