March weather forecast
Olney Springs, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Olney Springs, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and an average low of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Olney Springs's March weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). A pronounced dip becomes evident during the nights in March as Olney Springs logs a consistent average temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In Olney Springs, Colorado, the average relative humidity in March is 43%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 92.8 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Olney Springs, in March, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26.8 snowfall days, and 12.68" (322mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Olney Springs, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:18 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 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Olney Springs is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

During March, Olney Springs experiences an average high-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Olney Springs?

The average relative humidity in March is 43%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, in Olney Springs, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Olney Springs, in March, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Olney Springs, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:18 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?

In Olney Springs, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average temperature in March - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.5°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 (26.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average pressure in March - Olney Springs, 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 (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average wind speed in March - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average humidity in March - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 43%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (36%).

Average rainfall in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average rainfall in March - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average snowfall in March - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Olney Springs, 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 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Olney Springs, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Olney Springs, CO

Average UV index in March - Olney Springs, 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
Olney Springs, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Olney Springs, 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
Olney Springs, CO

Average visibility in March - Olney Springs, 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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