Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The transition into March reveals an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C), mirroring a close resemblance to February. An average low-temperature of 51.4°F (10.8°C) is common in Santa Monica during the nights of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Santa Monica is 62%.Rainfall
In Santa Monica, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 48.8 rainfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Ocean temperature
January through May and December, with an average ocean temperature of 59°F (15°C), are months with the coldest seawater.Note: Swimming in water at 59°F (15°C) is not a pleasing experience for the majority. As the temperature descends from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), controlling breathing becomes increasingly hard.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:50 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:14 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 is 8.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Monica is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Santa Monica in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Santa Monica?
How much does it rain in Santa Monica in March?
When is the ocean coldest in Santa Monica?
How cold is the water in March in Santa Monica?
How many hours of daylight does Santa Monica have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Santa Monica?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Santa Monica?
How many hours of sunshine does Santa Monica have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Santa Monica?
Average temperature in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average high temperature in March: 66.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (63.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 51.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (50.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average wind speed in March: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average humidity in March: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (52%).
Average rainfall in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and August (0.08").
Average rainfall days in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (1.8 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average sea temperature in March: 59°F
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August, September and October (66°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March, April, May and December (59°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
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 July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average sunshine days in March: 23.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (21.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in March
Santa Monica, CA
- Average cloud cover in March: 23
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in March
Santa Monica, 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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