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Weather · March

Downey weather in March

Average highs of 69°F, lows of 51°F and 1.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Downey’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 69°F and lows of 51°F. That is 2° warmer than February, and 5° below the yearly average high.

Average high
69°F
Average low
51°F
Precipitation
1.6 in
Wet days
6
Sunrise · sunset
7:03 AM · 6:59 PM

March across the year

  1. 67°47°Jan
  2. 67°48°Feb
  3. 69°51°Mar
  4. 71°54°Apr
  5. 73°58°May
  6. 76°61°Jun
  7. 81°65°Jul
  8. 83°66°Aug
  9. 82°64°Sep
  10. 78°59°Oct
  11. 73°52°Nov
  12. 67°47°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 Downey in March

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Around Downey

Bob's Big Boy Broiler (Downey, California)
Bob's Big Boy Broiler (Downey, California), April 2023Josh Lim ( Sky Harbor ) · CC BY-SA 4.0
View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County
2021-10-05 14 20 03 View southwest along the Los Angeles River and Interstate 710 towards the Port of Long Beach in southern Los Angeles County, California from an airplane heading toward Los Angeles International AirportFamartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at
The oldest operating McDonald's restaurant was the third one built, opening in 1953. It is located at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. at Florence Ave. in Downey, California (cropped)Piewug · CC BY-SA 4.0

See Downey

A look around town before you go.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

Downtown Downey Walking Tour (AA: Ep. 88)

A recorded city visit shared by Alex Trinh. This is not a live camera or current conditions report.

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February67°F48°F3.0 in
March69°F51°F1.6 in
April71°F54°F0.60 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Downey in March?

Average highs are 69°F and average lows 51°F, for a daily mean of 60°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Downey in March?

March averages 1.6 in of precipitation over about 6 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Downey 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 Downey?

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, Long Beach Daugherty Fld station (8.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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