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
The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a cold 36.5°F (2.5°C). Platoro registers a consistent average low-temperature of 17.1°F (-8.3°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 7.2 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Platoro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Platoro are January through June, September through December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 12.8 days and accumulates 8.78" (223mm) of snow.Daylight
In Platoro, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Platoro, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Platoro, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 36.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 17.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Platoro, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Platoro, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Platoro, CO
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).
Average rainfall in March
Platoro, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 1.14"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Platoro, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Platoro, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 8.78"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Platoro, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Platoro, 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: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Platoro, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Platoro, 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
Platoro, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Platoro, CO
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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