March weather forecast
Cortez, FL

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cortez, is also an agreeable month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 72°F (22.2°C) and an average low of 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 72°F (22.2°C), not significantly different from the 69.1°F (20.6°C) of February. During March, the temperature in Cortez, Florida, tends to dip to an average of 62.4°F (16.9°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Cortez is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 166.4 rainfall days, and 26.38" (670mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In March, the average ocean temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C).
Note: In water of 66.7°F (19.3°C), the majority of people do not enjoy swimming. Breathing becomes increasingly hard to manage as the temperature drops from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:48 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

The average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

In Cortez, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cortez in March?

In March, in Cortez, the average high-temperature is 72°F (22.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 62.4°F (16.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cortez?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Cortez?

In March, in Cortez, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in March in Cortez?

In Cortez, Florida, the average seawater temperature in March is 66.7°F (19.3°C). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 69.8°F (21°C).

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Cortez?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Cortez?

The average sunshine duration in March in Cortez, Florida, is 8.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cortez?

In Cortez, Florida, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in March
Cortez, FL

Average temperature in March - Cortez, FL
  • Average high temperature in March: 72°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (66.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 62.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (56.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cortez, FL

Average pressure in March - Cortez, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cortez, FL

Average wind speed in March - Cortez, FL
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cortez, FL

Average humidity in March - Cortez, FL
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cortez, FL

Average rainfall in March - Cortez, FL
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cortez, FL

Average rainfall days in March - Cortez, FL
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (24.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Cortez, FL

Average sea temperature in March - Cortez, FL
  • Average sea temperature in March: 66.7°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (64.1°F).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cortez, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cortez, FL

Average sunshine days in March - Cortez, FL
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (4.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cortez, FL

Average UV index in March - Cortez, 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
Cortez, FL

Average cloud cover in March - Cortez, FL
  • Average cloud cover in March: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in March
Cortez, FL

Average visibility in March - Cortez, 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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