March weather forecast
Cottonwood, AZ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Cottonwood, Arizona, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.6°F (15.9°C) and min 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a cool 53.4°F (11.9°C) in February to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). Cottonwood experiences a substantial decline from the daytime high temperatures in March, settling on an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 42%.

Rainfall

In Cottonwood, during March, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. In Cottonwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79 days and collects up to 11.42" (290mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September, November and December are months with snowfall in Cottonwood, Arizona. In March, in Cottonwood, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 10.8 snowfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of March, in Cottonwood, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 6:48 pm MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Cottonwood is 9.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during March translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Cottonwood?

The high-temperature during March is 60.6°F (15.9°C) and the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cottonwood?

In Cottonwood, Arizona, the average relative humidity in March is 42%.

How many days does it rain in March in Cottonwood?

In Cottonwood, in March, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Cottonwood?

In March, in Cottonwood, Arizona, it is snowing for 0.9 days. Throughout March, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood have in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Cottonwood?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 6:48 pm MST.

How long on average sun shines in March in Cottonwood?

The average sunshine duration in March in Cottonwood, Arizona, is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Cottonwood?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cottonwood is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average temperature in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average pressure in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average wind speed in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average humidity in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average humidity in March: 42%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average rainfall in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average rainfall days in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average snowfall in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average snowfall days in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average sunshine days in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average UV index in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average cloud cover in March - Cottonwood, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Cottonwood, AZ

Average visibility in March - Cottonwood, 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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