March weather forecast
Pitkin, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Pitkin, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 11.1°F (-11.6°C) and max 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

Pitkin's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a subzero cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) in February to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). Nighttime temperatures throughout March register a significant deviation from the day's highs, averaging at a frigid cold 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Pitkin, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pitkin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.9 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, August through December are months with snowfall in Pitkin. March is the month with the most snowfall in Pitkin. Snow falls for 12.9 days and accumulates 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Pitkin is 8.2h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Pitkin?

In Pitkin, 33.6°F (0.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 11.1°F (-11.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Pitkin?

The average relative humidity in March in Pitkin is 84%.

How much does it rain in Pitkin in March?

In Pitkin, Colorado, during March, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Pitkin?

The month with the most snowfall in Pitkin, Colorado, is March, when snow falls for 12.9 days and typically aggregates up to 7.36" (187mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Pitkin in March?

In Pitkin, Colorado, in March, during 12.9 snowfall days, 7.36" (187mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Pitkin?

In Pitkin, Colorado, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Pitkin?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:29 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Pitkin?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Pitkin, Colorado, 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 Pitkin?

In Pitkin, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Pitkin?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Pitkin, Colorado.

How high is the UV index in March in Pitkin?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Pitkin, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Pitkin, CO

Average temperature in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 33.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (42.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Pitkin, CO

Average pressure in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Pitkin, CO

Average wind speed in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Pitkin, CO

Average humidity in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

Average rainfall in March
Pitkin, CO

Average rainfall in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Pitkin, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pitkin, CO

Average snowfall in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.36").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pitkin, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (14 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pitkin, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pitkin, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Pitkin, CO

Average UV index in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Pitkin, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
Pitkin, CO

Average visibility in March - Pitkin, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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