March weather forecast
La Junta, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in La Junta, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C) and an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). During March, La Junta reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In La Junta, the average relative humidity in March is 43%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.3 rainfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In La Junta, in March, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In La Junta, during the entire year, snow falls for 24.2 days and aggregates up to 11.5" (292mm) of snow.

Daylight

In La Junta, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:48 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:16 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 in La Junta is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for La Junta in March?

In March, in La Junta, the average high-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 43%.

How much does it rain in March?

In La Junta, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In La Junta, during March, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In La Junta, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:48 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in La Junta, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:16 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in La Junta, 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
La Junta, CO

Average temperature in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).

Average pressure in March
La Junta, CO

Average pressure in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
La Junta, CO

Average wind speed in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
La Junta, CO

Average humidity in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in March
La Junta, CO

Average rainfall in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
La Junta, CO

Average rainfall days in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
La Junta, CO

Average snowfall in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
La Junta, CO

Average snowfall days in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
La Junta, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
La Junta, CO

Average sunshine days in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

Average UV index in March
La Junta, CO

Average UV index in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
La Junta, CO

Average cloud cover in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

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

Average visibility in March
La Junta, CO

Average visibility in March - La Junta, 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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