March weather forecast
Dolores, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dolores, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a cold 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). Dolores, in the month of March, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Dolores is 52%.

Rainfall

In Dolores, Colorado, in March, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.9 rainfall days, and 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Dolores, Colorado, during March, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dolores, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Dolores is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Dolores, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:36 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 March, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Dolores is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dolores in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Dolores, is 50.2°F (10.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.8°F (-0.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Dolores?

The average relative humidity in March in Dolores, Colorado, is 52%.

How much does it rain in Dolores in March?

In March, in Dolores, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Dolores?

In Dolores, during March, snow falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dolores?

On the first day of March in Dolores, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:36 pm MDT.

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

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

In Dolores, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Dolores?

In Dolores, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dolores, CO

Average temperature in March - Dolores, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Dolores, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dolores, CO

Average wind speed in March - Dolores, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Dolores, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

Average rainfall in March
Dolores, CO

Average rainfall in March - Dolores, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Dolores, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Dolores, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dolores, CO

Average snowfall in March - Dolores, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dolores, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Dolores, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dolores, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Dolores, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Dolores, CO

Average UV index in March - Dolores, 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
Dolores, CO

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

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Dolores, CO

Average visibility in March - Dolores, 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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