Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Orchard Mesa's March weather brings a rise in high-temperatures, moving from a cold 39.6°F (4.2°C) in February to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C). March brings Orchard Mesa a consistent average low-temperature of 32.7°F (0.4°C).Humidity
In Orchard Mesa, the average relative humidity in March is 55%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 10.4 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Orchard Mesa, Colorado, in March, during 2.2 snowfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.3 snowfall days, and 11.5" (292mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Orchard Mesa, Colorado, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Orchard Mesa, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Orchard Mesa, the average sunshine in March is 8.7h.UV index
In Orchard Mesa, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Orchard Mesa in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Orchard Mesa?
What is the rainiest month in Orchard Mesa?
How much does it rain in Orchard Mesa in March?
How much does it snow in Orchard Mesa in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Orchard Mesa?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Orchard Mesa?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Orchard Mesa?
How long on average sun shines in March in Orchard Mesa?
How high is the UV index in March in Orchard Mesa?
Average temperature in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 50.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average humidity in March: 55%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).
Average rainfall in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 1.18"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in March
Orchard Mesa, CO
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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