March weather forecast
Denver, CO

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The colorful sky above the sunlit Denver city, Colorado in autumn
The colorful sky above the sunlit Denver city, Colorado in autumn

Weather in March

Denver's weather transitions into a new phase as it enters March. Showing signs of spring, March reveals a marginal rise in temperature, specifically with a high climbing to 51.4°F (10.8°C), indicating a shift from the cold winter days of February. The city experiences more daylight and sunshine hours, which remains consistent, providing ample opportunity to explore the town's blooming flora. Black ice can still be a hazard due to the higher snowfall of 6.26" (159mm), the heaviest of the year. Hence, Denver in March encapsulates a blend of winter and spring, making it an intriguing month to admire Colorado's dynamic weather patterns.

Temperature

Denver in March shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of an icy 40.5°F (4.7°C) in February to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). Denver logs a substantial downturn to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during March nights, a considerable shift from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 55%.

Rainfall

In Denver, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Denver, during the entire year, the rain falls for 119.5 days and collects up to 12.95" (329mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Denver, Colorado. The month with the most snowfall in Denver is March, when snow falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Denver, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 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 Denver, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Denver is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Denver in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Denver, is 51.4°F (10.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Denver?

The average relative humidity in March is 55%.

How much does it rain in Denver in March?

In Denver, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Denver?

The month with the most snowfall in Denver is March, when snow falls for 6.7 days and typically aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Denver in March?

In Denver, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.26" (159mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Denver?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Denver, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Denver, 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 Denver have in March?

In Denver, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Denver?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Denver is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Denver, CO

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Denver, CO

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Denver, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Denver, CO

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

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

Average rainfall in March
Denver, CO

Average rainfall in March - Denver, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.36").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Denver, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Denver, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Denver, CO

Average snowfall in March - Denver, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Denver, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Denver, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Denver, 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, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Denver, CO

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Denver, CO

Average UV index in March - Denver, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Denver, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Denver, CO

Average visibility in March - Denver, 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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