Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
With the onset of March, Fruita sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature moving from February's wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). Throughout March, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Humidity
In Fruita, the average relative humidity in March is 57%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.7 rainfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fruita, in March, during 3.3 snowfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fruita, during the entire year, snow falls for 30 days and aggregates up to 13.03" (331mm) of snow.Daylight
In Fruita, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:38 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 8.7h.UV index
In Fruita, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fruita?
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Average temperature in March
Fruita, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Fruita, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fruita, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Fruita, CO
- Average humidity in March: 57%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).
Average rainfall in March
Fruita, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Fruita, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fruita, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 1.65"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fruita, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fruita, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fruita, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Fruita, 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
Fruita, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in March
Fruita, 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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