March weather forecast
Alta Vista, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Alta Vista, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.1°F (11.7°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). An average minimum temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) marks the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 52%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.6 rainfall days, and 9.41" (239mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alta Vista, there are 26.7 snowfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Alta Vista, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

In Alta Vista, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Alta Vista?

The high-temperature in Alta Vista during March is 53.1°F (11.7°C) and the low-temperature is 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Alta Vista is 52%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Alta Vista, in March, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Alta Vista?

In Alta Vista, in March, during 4.1 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Alta Vista have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Alta Vista is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Alta Vista, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average temperature in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average pressure in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average wind speed in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average humidity in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and September (46%).

Average rainfall in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average rainfall in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average snowfall in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average UV index in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in March
Alta Vista, CO

Average visibility in March - Alta Vista, CO
  • 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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