Weather in March
Temperature
The transition into March notes an average high-temperature of a still enjoyable 19°C (66.2°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 18°C (64.4°F) in February. Throughout the March nights, Santa Cruz encounters a low-temperature of 13°C (55.4°F).Rainfall
In Santa Cruz, in March, during 18 rainfall days, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Cruz, Portugal, there are 191 rainfall days, and 592mm (23.31") of precipitation is accumulated.Sea temperature
January through April, with an average sea temperature of 18°C (64.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Santa Cruz.Note: For most, swimming in 18°C (64.4°F) is not a pleasant activity. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Santa Cruz, Portugal, is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 07:34 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:26 WET.
Sunshine
In Santa Cruz, the average sunshine in March is 6h.UV index
In Santa Cruz, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during March morphs into the following directions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Average temperature in March
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average high temperature in March: 19°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are August and September (25°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (18°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 13°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July, August and September (19°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, February and March (13°C).
Average rainfall in March
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average rainfall in March: 64mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (96mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average rainfall days in March: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (20 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July and August (12 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average sea temperature in March: 18°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are August and September (23°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January, February, March and April (18°C).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- 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: 6h
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, November and December (Average sunshine: 5h).
Average UV index in March
Santa Cruz, Portugal
- Average UV index in March: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Santa Cruz, Portugal
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