March weather forecast
Dana Point, CA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dana Point, is still a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64°F (17.8°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Temperature

The start of March sees the average high-temperature at a still enjoyable 64°F (17.8°C), showing little difference from February's 62.4°F (16.9°C). In March, Dana Point records an average nighttime temperature of 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Dana Point, California, is 70%.

Rainfall

In Dana Point, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Dana Point, during the entire year, the rain falls for 71.1 days and collects up to 9.69" (246mm) of precipitation.

Ocean temperature

In Dana Point, California, in March, the average water temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C).
Note: For most, swimming in 59.2°F (15.1°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:10 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Dana Point, California, is 8.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index in Dana Point. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dana Point in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dana Point during March are 64°F (17.8°C) and 51.6°F (10.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Dana Point?

In Dana Point, California, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

How much does it rain in Dana Point in March?

In Dana Point, California, in March, it is raining for 8.1 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the ocean temperature in March in Dana Point?

In Dana Point, California, in March, the average water temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C). For most, swimming in 59.2°F (15.1°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

What is the average length of the day in March in Dana Point?

In March, the average day length in Dana Point, California, is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dana Point?

On the first day of March in Dana Point, California, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:10 pm PDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Dana Point, California, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Dana Point have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Dana Point, California, is 8.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Dana Point?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March in Dana Point?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Dana Point is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dana Point, CA

Average temperature in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 51.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Dana Point, CA

Average pressure in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Dana Point, CA

Average wind speed in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Dana Point, CA

Average humidity in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (61%).

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Average rainfall in March
Dana Point, CA

Average rainfall in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in March
Dana Point, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (8.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.6 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Dana Point, CA

Average sea temperature in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average sea temperature in March: 59.3°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (68.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (58.9°F).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dana Point, CA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Dana Point, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (20.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Dana Point, CA

Average UV index in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in March
Dana Point, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Dana Point, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are March and May (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in March
Dana Point, CA

Average visibility in March - Dana Point, CA
  • 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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