Weather · March
Santa Maria weather in March
Average highs of 66°F, lows of 44°F and 2.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
March is Santa Maria’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 66°F and lows of 44°F. That is 2° warmer than February, and 3° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 66°F
- Average low
- 44°F
- Precipitation
- 2.6 in
- Wet days
- 8
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:12 AM · 7:08 PM
What to wear in March
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
What March weather is good for
What’s on in Santa Maria in March
Guides for this month: St. Patrick’s Day in Santa Maria.
See all upcoming events and school days off.
March compared with the months around it
Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Santa Maria and today’s forecast.
Questions
How hot does it get in Santa Maria in March?
Average highs are 66°F and average lows 44°F, for a daily mean of 55°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Santa Maria in March?
March averages 2.6 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Santa Maria in March?
Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:12 AM and sets about 7:08 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.
Is March a good time to visit Santa Maria?
The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. March is mild, with St. Patrick’s Day events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Santa Maria Public Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.