March weather forecast
Alto, AZ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an agreeable month in Alto, Arizona, with an average temperature ranging between min 46.9°F (8.3°C) and max 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's enjoyable 61.5°F (16.4°C) to a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C). Alto experiences a dramatic descent in temperature during March, with the average nighttime reading settling at a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

In Alto, the average relative humidity in March is 32%.

Rainfall

In Alto, in March, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 87.8 days and collects up to 15.43" (392mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Alto aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.1 snowfall days, and 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

In Alto, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 68.5°F (20.3°C) and a low-temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 32%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Alto, during March, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Alto aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alto have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:42 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Alto, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Alto, AZ

Average temperature in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (39.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Alto, AZ

Average pressure in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Alto, AZ

Average wind speed in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Alto, AZ

Average humidity in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average humidity in March: 32%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (24%).

Average rainfall in March
Alto, AZ

Average rainfall in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.16").

Average rainfall days in March
Alto, AZ

Average rainfall days in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Alto, AZ

Average snowfall in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.06").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Alto, AZ

Average snowfall days in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alto, AZ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Alto, AZ

Average sunshine days in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 26.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Alto, AZ

Average UV index in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Alto, AZ

Average cloud cover in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).

Average visibility in March
Alto, AZ

Average visibility in March - Alto, AZ
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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