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
The start of March is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C) in February to a still subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C). Jefferson reports a consistent average low-temperature of 8.1°F (-13.3°C) throughout March nights.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.Rainfall
In Jefferson, in March, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Jefferson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.4 days and collects up to 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. In Jefferson, in March, during 21.5 snowfall days, 18.43" (468mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158 snowfall days, and 118.82" (3018mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Jefferson, Colorado, 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 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 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 7.2h.UV index
In Jefferson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 28.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (21.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 8.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.1°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (0.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average humidity in March: 87%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (54%).
Average rainfall in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 18.43"
The month with the highest snowfall is May (19.69").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.24").
Average snowfall days in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 21.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (22.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (1.3 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Jefferson, 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: 7h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in March
Jefferson, CO
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
Jefferson, Colorado, USA
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