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
As Orchard transitions into March, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C) in February to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C). Orchard records a steady low-temperature average of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 52%.Rainfall
In Orchard, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Orchard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104 days and collects up to 12.09" (307mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.8 snowfall days, and 12.83" (326mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Orchard, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:48 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 in Orchard, Colorado, is 8.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Orchard, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 54.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Orchard, CO
- Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Orchard, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Orchard, CO
- Average humidity in March: 52%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (45%).
Average rainfall in March
Orchard, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Orchard, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orchard, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 1.89"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orchard, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orchard, 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 4min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orchard, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Orchard, 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, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in March
Orchard, 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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