March weather forecast
Highlands Ranch, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

As February transitions into March, a change in temperatures is observed, with average highs moving from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). Highlands Ranch documents a striking divergence from daytime highs, with an average nighttime temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in March.

Humidity

In Highlands Ranch, the average relative humidity in March is 54%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.1 days and collects up to 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Highlands Ranch, in March, snow falls for 5.6 days, with typically accumulated 5.35" (136mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.3 snowfall days, and 33.43" (849mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

In Highlands Ranch, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, in Highlands Ranch, the average high-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 29.7°F (-1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Highlands Ranch, Colorado, the average relative humidity in March is 54%.

How many days does it rain in March in Highlands Ranch?

In Highlands Ranch, during March, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length 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 6:44 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 long on average sun shines in March in Highlands Ranch?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Highlands Ranch, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average temperature in March - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average pressure in March - Highlands Ranch, 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
Highlands Ranch, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average humidity in March - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (42%).

Average rainfall in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average rainfall in March - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average snowfall in March - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Highlands Ranch, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average UV index in March - Highlands Ranch, 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
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Highlands Ranch, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

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

Average visibility in March
Highlands Ranch, CO

Average visibility in March - Highlands Ranch, 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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