March weather forecast
Crestone, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Crestone, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 44.1°F (6.7°C) and 24.8°F (-4°C).

Temperature

Crestone in March sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a wintry 33.3°F (0.7°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Crestone reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Crestone is 61%.

Rainfall

In Crestone, in March, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Crestone, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.4 days and collects up to 9.13" (232mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Crestone, during March, snow falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Crestone, there are 51.3 snowfall days, and 23.94" (608mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Crestone is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:25 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

The average sunshine in March in Crestone is 9.4h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Crestone. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in Crestone during March?

In March, in Crestone, the average high-temperature is 44.1°F (6.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Crestone?

The average relative humidity in March in Crestone, Colorado, is 61%.

How many days does it rain in March in Crestone?

In Crestone, Colorado, in March, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Crestone in March?

In Crestone, in March, during 9.6 snowfall days, 4.29" (109mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Crestone?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Crestone?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:25 pm MDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Crestone have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Crestone is 9.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Crestone?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Crestone.

What is the UV index reading in March in Crestone?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Crestone, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Crestone, CO

Average temperature in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Crestone, CO

Average pressure in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Crestone, CO

Average wind speed in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Crestone, CO

Average humidity in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in March
Crestone, CO

Average rainfall in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Crestone, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Crestone, CO

Average snowfall in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.29"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Crestone, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Crestone, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Crestone, CO

Average UV index in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Crestone, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 24).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, October and November (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Crestone, CO

Average visibility in March - Crestone, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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