March weather forecastSaint Simons Island, GA
March
Weather in March
March on Saint Simons Island sees the spring season commence in earnest. A slight elevation in temperature becomes noticeable compared to February, signs of the blooming flora and longer daylight hours start to arrive. March does produce a considerable growth in rainfall when compared to its predecessor. However, this increase is accompanied by a welcoming 60.2°F (15.7°C) average sea temperature, a rise of 1.7°F (-16.8°C) from February. With the Island's iconic blooms beginning to appear, the occasional showers provide a refreshing ambiance to the coastal landscape.Temperature
Saint Simons Island experiences a transition to an agreeable 68.5°F (20.3°C) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of March, not greatly differing from February's 63.3°F (17.4°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) is experienced.Humidity
March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.Rainfall
In Saint Simons Island, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Saint Simons Island, Georgia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.3 days and collects up to 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Saint Simons Island, snow does not fall in January, March through November.Ocean temperature
In March, the average ocean temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C).Note: Swimming in 60.3°F (15.7°C) is not pleasurable for most people. Breathing control grows increasingly challenging as the water temperature falls under 69.8°F (21°C).
Daylight
In Saint Simons Island, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:44 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 Saint Simons Island, the average sunshine in March is 8h.UV index
In Saint Simons Island, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in March translates into the following instructions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average high temperature in March: 68.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 55.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall days in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average sea temperature in March: 60.2°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (83.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (58.5°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (4.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average UV index in March: 5
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 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- Average cloud cover in March: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June and July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Saint Simons Island, GA
- 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).
