March weather forecast
Lyons, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lyons, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and an average high of 46.2°F (7.9°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). Lyons reports a consistent average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) throughout March nights.

Humidity

In Lyons, Colorado, the average relative humidity in March is 61%.

Rainfall

In Lyons, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 1.26" (32mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.2 rainfall days, and 17.13" (435mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Lyons, in March, snow falls for 7.3 days, with typically accumulated 7.17" (182mm) of snow. In Lyons, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.5 days and aggregates up to 42.36" (1076mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Lyons, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Lyons, the average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Lyons, is 46.2°F (7.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 61%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.1 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Lyons?

In Lyons, in March, during 7.3 snowfall days, 7.17" (182mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:53 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:25 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 many hours of sunshine does Lyons have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 8.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Lyons, CO

Average temperature in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (17.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Lyons, CO

Average pressure in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Lyons, CO

Average wind speed in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Lyons, CO

Average humidity in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, August and September (46%).

Average rainfall in March
Lyons, CO

Average rainfall in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Lyons, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lyons, CO

Average snowfall in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.17"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lyons, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lyons, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lyons, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Lyons, CO

Average UV index in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Lyons, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Lyons, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 25

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Lyons, CO

Average visibility in March - Lyons, 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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