March weather forecastWest Palm Beach, FL
March
Weather in March
March welcomes spring into West Palm Beach with the promise of slightly hotter days and longer daylight hours. Residents and visitors could enjoy up to 12 hours of daylight as the city moves deeper into the year. UV index begins to rise, inviting locals to take precautions for skin protection. Month on month, we can identify a pattern of higher rainfall accumulation, displayed through the recorded 0.67" (17mm) for March. The noteworthy aspect is the surge in high temperatures to reach 74.7°F (23.7°C), suggesting the arrival of the warmer half of the year.Temperature
March's onset brings an average high-temperature of a warm 74.7°F (23.7°C), showing a minute difference from February's 73.2°F (22.9°C). The nighttime temperature in West Palm Beach, Florida, in March experiences a minor dip, averaging a comfortable 67.8°F (19.9°C).Humidity
March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.Rainfall
In West Palm Beach, during March, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in West Palm Beach, there are 193.9 rainfall days, and 22.56" (573mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In West Palm Beach, in March, the average water temperature is 75.7°F (24.3°C).Note: Imagine a swim in 75.7°F (24.3°C) waters. How you'd feel depends on your cold sensitivity, the sun's rays, the caress of the wind, and the warmth enveloping you. Comparatively, Olympic swimmers train in waters between 77°F (25°C) and 82.4°F (28°C).
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in West Palm Beach is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March in West Palm Beach, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:37 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 8.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! Reflective surfaces like sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
West Palm Beach, FL
- Average high temperature in March: 74.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (72°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 67.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (64.2°F).
Average pressure in March
West Palm Beach, FL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
West Palm Beach, FL
- Average wind speed in March: 11.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).
Average humidity in March
West Palm Beach, FL
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).
Average rainfall in March
West Palm Beach, FL
- Average rainfall in March: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
West Palm Beach, FL
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).
Average sea temperature in March
West Palm Beach, FL
- Average sea temperature in March: 75.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (85.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is January (74.1°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Palm Beach, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Palm Beach, FL
- Average sunshine days in March: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.5 days).
Average UV index in March
West Palm Beach, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
West Palm Beach, FL
- Average cloud cover in March: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 35).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
West Palm Beach, 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).
