Joshua trees and a crescent moon in Palmdale, California.

Weather · March

Palmdale weather in March

Average highs of 68°F, lows of 40°F and 0.90 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Palmdale’s 8th warmest month, with average highs of 68°F and lows of 40°F. That is 6° warmer than February, and 10° below the yearly average high.

Average high
68°F
Average low
40°F
Precipitation
0.90 in
Wet days
4
Sunrise · sunset
7:03 AM · 6:59 PM

March across the year

  1. 59°33°Jan
  2. 62°36°Feb
  3. 68°40°Mar
  4. 73°45°Apr
  5. 82°53°May
  6. 91°60°Jun
  7. 98°67°Jul
  8. 98°66°Aug
  9. 92°59°Sep
  10. 80°49°Oct
  11. 67°38°Nov
  12. 58°32°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

March is good for

What’s on in Palmdale in March

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Palmdale

F-14 Tomcat at Joe Davie Heritage Airpark, Palmdale
F-14 Tomcat at Joe Davie Heritage AirparkSteve Riggins · CC BY 3.0
Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk (80-0785), Palmdale
Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk (80-0785) (27716590175)Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
54-2299 North American F-100D Super Sabre, Palmdale
54-2299 North American F-100D Super Sabre (52872104339)Steve Knight from Halstead, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0

See Palmdale

A look around town before you go.

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A DRIVE AROUND TOWN

A regional drive from Palmdale

This recorded regional drive starts in Palmdale and continues toward La Cañada Flintridge. The mountain-road journey is not limited to Palmdale, and access can change with weather and closures.

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February62°F36°F1.5 in
March68°F40°F0.90 in
April73°F45°F0.30 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Palmdale and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Palmdale in March?

Average highs are 68°F and average lows 40°F, for a daily mean of 54°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Palmdale in March?

March averages 0.90 in of precipitation over about 4 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Palmdale in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:03 AM and sets about 6:59 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Palmdale?

The mildest months for visiting are April, May, November. March is mild, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palmdale Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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