March weather forecast
Lay, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lay, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 40.3°F (4.6°C) and min 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

With the transition into March, Lay experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to a cold 40.3°F (4.6°C). In March, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

In Lay, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Lay, in March, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.8 rainfall days, and 9.88" (251mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Lay, during March, snow falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow. In Lay, during the entire year, snow falls for 68.6 days and aggregates up to 41.3" (1049mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lay, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Lay, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:35 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 7.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

During March, Lay experiences an average high-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C) and a low-temperature of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lay?

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Lay, in March, during 7.1 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Lay, in March, during 10.4 snowfall days, 7.05" (179mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Lay, 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 6:43 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:35 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.6h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Lay, CO

Average temperature in March - Lay, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Lay, CO

Average pressure in March - Lay, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lay, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Lay, CO

Average humidity in March - Lay, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in March
Lay, CO

Average rainfall in March - Lay, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Lay, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Lay, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lay, CO

Average snowfall in March - Lay, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (7.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lay, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Lay, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lay, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lay, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h 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: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lay, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Lay, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Lay, CO

Average UV index in March - Lay, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Lay, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Lay, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Lay, CO

Average visibility in March - Lay, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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