March weather forecast
Captiva, FL

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Weather in March

March maintains the ascending weather tread in Captiva. The month records a high of 74.3°F, marking an obvious climb from the prior two months. A surge of daylight to 12 hours augments the opportunities for outdoor exploration. Intriguingly, the rainfall amount and days decrease, ensuring drier conditions. As the spring begins to unfold, the weather remains utterly delightful.

Temperature

Captiva experiences an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 74.3°F with the onset of March, subtly varied from February's 72°F. During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 64°F is recorded in Captiva.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

March is the month with the least rainfall in Captiva. Rain falls for 5.7 days and accumulates 0.16" of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Captiva, Florida, the average seawater temperature in March is 71.6°F.
Note: Factor in your tolerance to cold, the sunshine, the wind, and the air's warmth, and a swim in 71.6°F might be tempting. It is interesting to note that Olympians compete in 77°F to 82.4°F water temperatures.

Daylight

In Captiva, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Captiva, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Captiva, Florida, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

In Captiva, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Stay alert! Reflective properties of sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What are March temperatures in Captiva?

Captiva in March has an average high-temperature of 74.3°F and an average low-temperature of 64°F.

What is the least humid month in Captiva?

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

What is the average humidity in March in Captiva?

The average relative humidity in March in Captiva is 72%.

What is the driest month in Captiva?

The month with the least rainfall in Captiva is March, when the rain falls for 5.7 days and typically collects 0.16" of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Captiva in March?

In Captiva, in March, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.16" of accumulated precipitation.

What is the ocean temperature in March in Captiva?

In Captiva, in March, the average water temperature is 71.6°F. For individuals prone to feeling cold, swimming in 73.4°F is still regarded as intolerable. A wetsuit is not a necessity, but sunshine, wind, and air temperature are essential factors for relishing swimming at 71.6°F.

What is the average length of the day in March in Captiva?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Captiva?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Captiva, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Captiva, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Captiva have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Captiva is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Captiva?

In Captiva, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Today
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Long-term
YearJFMarchAMJJASOND
Feb
March
Apr
Average high temperature
72°F
74.3°F
79.5°F
Average low temperature
61.3°F
64°F
70.2°F
Average pressure
30.09"Hg
30.08"Hg
30.01"Hg
Average wind speed
9.1mph
9.5mph
9.3mph
Average max. wind speed
9.8mph
10.2mph
9.9mph
Average wind speed gusts
14.3mph
14.2mph
13.7mph
Average humidity
76%
72%
73%
Average rainfall
0.24"
0.16"
0.28"
Average rainfall days
4.1
5.7
7.3
Average sea temperature
70°F
72°F
73°F
Average daylight
11h 2min
12h 0min
12h 5min
Average sunshine
8h 5min
8h 5min
9h 3min
Average sunshine days
23.1
25
20.9
Average UV index
5
6
6
Average cloud cover
25%
23%
24%
Average visibility
6mi
6mi
6mi

Average temperature in March
Captiva, FL

Average temperature in March - Captiva, FL
  • Average high temperature in March: 74.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (70°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 64°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (58.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Captiva, FL

Average pressure in March - Captiva, FL
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Captiva, FL

Average wind speed in March - Captiva, FL
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Captiva, FL

Average humidity in March - Captiva, FL
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Captiva, FL

Average rainfall in March - Captiva, FL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.16").

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Average rainfall days in March
Captiva, FL

Average rainfall days in March - Captiva, FL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Captiva, FL

Average sea temperature in March - Captiva, FL
  • Average sea temperature in March: 72°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (70°F).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Captiva, FL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Captiva, FL

Average sunshine days in March - Captiva, FL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (7.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Captiva, FL

Average UV index in March - Captiva, 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 months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in March
Captiva, FL

Average cloud cover in March - Captiva, FL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and May (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in March
Captiva, FL

Average visibility in March - Captiva, 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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