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Weather · March

Santa Ana weather in March

Average highs of 71°F, lows of 52°F and 1.7 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Santa Ana’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 71°F and lows of 52°F. That is 2° warmer than February, and 4° below the yearly average high.

Average high
71°F
Average low
52°F
Precipitation
1.7 in
Wet days
5
Sunrise · sunset
7:02 AM · 6:58 PM

What to wear in March

What March weather is good for

What’s on in Santa Ana in March

Guides for this month: St. Patrick’s Day in Santa Ana.

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February69°F50°F3.2 in
March71°F52°F1.7 in
April73°F54°F0.80 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Santa Ana in March?

Average highs are 71°F and average lows 52°F, for a daily mean of 62°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Santa Ana in March?

March averages 1.7 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Santa Ana in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:02 AM and sets about 6:58 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Santa Ana?

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 Ana Fire Stn station (0.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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