March weather forecast
Monte Vista, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Monte Vista, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an increase in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 32.9°F (0.5°C) in February to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). An average minimum temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is recorded during the month of March.

Humidity

In Monte Vista, the average relative humidity in March is 62%.

Rainfall

In Monte Vista, in March, it is raining for 5.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Monte Vista, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.8 days and collects up to 11.93" (303mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 9.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Monte Vista, Colorado, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 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 9.4h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

During March, Monte Vista experiences an average high-temperature of 43.5°F (6.4°C) and a low-temperature of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 62%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Monte Vista, in March, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Monte Vista?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 9.7 days and typically aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Monte Vista, in March, during 9.7 snowfall days, 5.51" (140mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Monte Vista have 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 6:34 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:26 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 9.4h.

What are the months with 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.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Monte Vista, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average temperature in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average pressure in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average wind speed in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average humidity in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (39%).

Average rainfall in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average rainfall in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average snowfall in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.51").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Monte Vista, CO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average UV index in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
Monte Vista, CO

Average visibility in March - Monte Vista, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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