March weather forecast
Empire, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Empire, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.1°F (-9.4°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a subtle temperature rise, moving from a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C) in February to a cold 35.2°F (1.8°C). Empire cools down to an average low-temperature of 15.1°F (-9.4°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Empire, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Empire, Colorado, there are 138.3 rainfall days, and 23.07" (586mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In Empire, in March, snow falls for 18.2 days, with typically accumulated 14.13" (359mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 127.6 snowfall days, and 93.94" (2386mm) 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 6:34 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:26 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 8.6h.

UV index

In Empire, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Empire, in March, the average high-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 15.1°F (-9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Empire, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Empire, in March, during 18.2 snowfall days, 14.13" (359mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Empire have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Empire, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:26 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 long on average sun shines in March in Empire?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Empire, CO

Average temperature in March - Empire, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 15.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (8.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Empire, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Empire, CO

Average wind speed in March - Empire, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Empire, CO

Average humidity in March - Empire, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Empire, CO

Average rainfall in March - Empire, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.79").

Average rainfall days in March
Empire, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Empire, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Empire, CO

Average snowfall in March - Empire, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 14.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (17.48").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in March
Empire, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Empire, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (18.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0.5 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Empire, 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: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Empire, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Empire, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Empire, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Empire, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Empire, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Empire, CO

Average visibility in March - Empire, 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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