March Weather in Santa Maria

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Santa Maria, United States, during March is characterized by an average temperature of 22°C (72°F). Highs can soar to 34°C (94°F), while lows may dip to 9°C (48°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santa Maria throughout March hovers around 78%.

9°C (48°F)

Minimum temperature

22°C (72°F)

Average temperature

34°C (94°F)

Maximum temperature

78%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In March, Santa Maria averages 35 mm (1.4 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 7 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 1 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 32 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 41% probability of sunny days during this period.

35 mm (1.4 inches)

Precipitation

7 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 32 minutes

Sunshine hours

41%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In March, the UV Index in Santa Maria reaches a maximum of 10, indicating a level of VeryHigh exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 13:00 and 15:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 15 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 1 3 5 8 9 10 10 8 6 3 1 1
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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