March weather forecast
Arvada, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Arvada, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.4°F (10.8°C) and an average low of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a temperature shift, with the average high-temperature escalating from an icy 40.1°F (4.5°C) in February to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). March's nights exhibit a sharp contrast from day highs, with an average temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 55%.

Rainfall

In Arvada, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 95 rainfall days, and 10.08" (256mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Arvada, in March, during 6.2 snowfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Arvada, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.9 days and aggregates up to 32.17" (817mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Arvada is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:24 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 Arvada, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 55%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Arvada, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Arvada, in March, during 6.2 snowfall days, 5.28" (134mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:24 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 is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Arvada, CO

Average temperature in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Arvada, CO

Average pressure in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Arvada, CO

Average wind speed in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Arvada, CO

Average humidity in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (66%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (41%).

Average rainfall in March
Arvada, CO

Average rainfall in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Arvada, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Arvada, CO

Average snowfall in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Arvada, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Arvada, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Arvada, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Arvada, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Arvada, CO

Average UV index in March - Arvada, 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
Arvada, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Arvada, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Arvada, CO

Average visibility in March - Arvada, 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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