March weather forecast
Federal Heights, CO

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Weather in March

A taste of spring is felt in Federal Heights during March as temperatures rise to between 31.3°F (-0.4°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C). The month also brings an increase in rainfall to 1.1" (28mm), with 8.2 days experiencing rain showers. Clear skies offer residents an average of 9 hours of sunshine each day. The wind speed experiences a slight hike to 6.6mph (10.6km/h) as spring approaches. March promises an appreciable hike in daylight hours, extending to a comfortable 12 hours.

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed in Federal Heights during March, moving from a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Federal Heights's daily high temperature significantly diverges from the consistently recorded temperature low averaging a subzero cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In Federal Heights, in March, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Federal Heights, Colorado, in March, during 6 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Federal Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.4 days and aggregates up to 31.3" (795mm) of snow.

Daylight

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 March, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, in Federal Heights, the average high-temperature is 53.2°F (11.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 31.3°F (-0.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Federal Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 53%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Federal Heights, in March, during 8.2 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Federal Heights, in March, during 6 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Federal Heights have in March?

The average day length in March 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 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 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 Federal Heights have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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
Federal Heights, CO

Average temperature in March - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Federal Heights, CO

Average pressure in March - Federal Heights, 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
Federal Heights, CO

Average wind speed in March - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August, September and December (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Federal Heights, CO

Average humidity in March - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (40%).

Average rainfall in March
Federal Heights, CO

Average rainfall in March - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Federal Heights, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Federal Heights, CO

Average snowfall in March - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Federal Heights, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Federal Heights, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Federal Heights, 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 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Federal Heights, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Federal Heights, CO

Average UV index in March - Federal Heights, 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
Federal Heights, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Federal Heights, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

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
Federal Heights, CO

Average visibility in March - Federal Heights, 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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