March weather forecast
Derby, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Derby, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Temperature

March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). March nights are characterized by a notable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 52%.

Rainfall

In Derby, in March, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 48.3 rainfall days, and 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.6 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day 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 6:43 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

The average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

In Derby, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

During March, Derby experiences an average high-temperature of 54.1°F (12.3°C) and a low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 52%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Derby, during March, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Derby, in March, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

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, sunrise is at 6:43 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 Derby have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Derby, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Derby, CO

Average pressure in March - Derby, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"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
Derby, CO

Average wind speed in March - Derby, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Derby, CO

Average humidity in March - Derby, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

Average rainfall in March
Derby, CO

Average rainfall in March - Derby, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").

Average rainfall days in March
Derby, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Derby, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Derby, CO

Average snowfall in March - Derby, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Derby, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Derby, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Derby, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Derby, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Derby, CO

Average UV index in March - Derby, 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
Derby, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Derby, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Derby, CO

Average visibility in March - Derby, 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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