March weather forecast
Santa Maria, CA

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The hilly region of Santa Maria in California, over the neat vineyard farm on a sunny day
The hilly region of Santa Maria in California, over the neat vineyard farm on a sunny day

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Santa Maria, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature varying between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The ushering in of March brings an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C), closely mirroring the 63.1°F (17.3°C) of February. Nighttime temperatures in Santa Maria consistently average a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) during March.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 68%, March is the most humid month.

Rainfall

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 7.9 days and accumulates 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Santa Maria, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:57 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:22 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

In March, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Santa Maria, California, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in March leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Santa Maria?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Santa Maria are 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 46.9°F (8.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Santa Maria?

The most humid month in Santa Maria is March, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

What is the average humidity in March in Santa Maria?

The average relative humidity in March in Santa Maria, California, is 68%.

What is the wettest month in Santa Maria?

The month with the most rainfall in Santa Maria is March, when the rain falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March in Santa Maria?

In Santa Maria, in March, during 7.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Santa Maria?

The average day length in March in Santa Maria, California, is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Santa Maria?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:57 pm PST. On the last day of the month, in Santa Maria, California, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:22 pm PDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Santa Maria?

The average sunshine duration in March in Santa Maria is 8.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Santa Maria?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Santa Maria?

In Santa Maria, California, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Santa Maria, CA

Average temperature in March - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average high temperature in March: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (61.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (46.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Santa Maria, CA

Average pressure in March - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Santa Maria, CA

Average wind speed in March - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Santa Maria, CA

Average humidity in March - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average humidity in March: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (58%).

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Average rainfall in March
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall in March - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.5").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in March
Santa Maria, CA

Average rainfall days in March - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (7.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and August (0.8 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santa Maria, CA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Santa Maria, CA

Average sunshine days in March - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Santa Maria, CA

Average UV index in March - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Santa Maria, CA

Average cloud cover in March - Santa Maria, CA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in March
Santa Maria, CA

Average visibility in March - Santa Maria, 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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