March weather forecast
Cripple Creek, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cripple Creek, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 47.8°F (8.8°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C).

Temperature

Cripple Creek experiences a temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). March's average low-temperature reading settles at a subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In Cripple Creek, the average relative humidity in March is 57%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cripple Creek, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.3 days and collects up to 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Cripple Creek, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.93" (176mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 56.2 snowfall days, and 42.13" (1070mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Cripple Creek, the average sunshine in March is 9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cripple Creek in March?

The high-temperature in Cripple Creek during March is 47.8°F (8.8°C) and the low-temperature is 26.6°F (-3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Cripple Creek, the average relative humidity in March is 57%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Cripple Creek?

In March, it is snowing for 8.3 days. Throughout March, 6.93" (176mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 many hours of sunshine does Cripple Creek have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Cripple Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average temperature in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average pressure in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • 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 April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average wind speed in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average humidity in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

Average rainfall in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average rainfall in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.3"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average snowfall in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.93"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cripple Creek, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average UV index in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Cripple Creek, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 29).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and November (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Cripple Creek, CO

Average visibility in March - Cripple Creek, 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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