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The weather in March in California

It's hot in March in California with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 36°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.

March isn’t a good month to be in California. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for California, El Salvador. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 40°C in 2022, California reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 31°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 8,4 mm of precipitation in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in March for California

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in California. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  California New York
Average temperature 37°C 11°C
Max. temperature 38°C 14°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 8,4 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 3 days 10 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in California with hot temps, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps stay steady at around 37°C, with nights around 24°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in California is around 38°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in March in California, El Salvador. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in California

Temperature in March in California over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in California, El Salvador. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in March in California

Total precipitation in March in California over the years

Daily UV index in March in California

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in California, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in California by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for California. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.