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
With the onset of March, Ridgway experiences a subtle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a freezing cold 29.3°F (-1.5°C) in February to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). During March, the nighttime temperature in Ridgway averages of 16.7°F (-8.5°C).Humidity
In Ridgway, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Ridgway, in March, during 8.1 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.7 rainfall days, and 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 11.81" (300mm) 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 6:41 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Ridgway, the average sunshine in March is 8.4h.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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Ridgway, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 16.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Ridgway, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ridgway, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Ridgway, CO
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).
Average rainfall in March
Ridgway, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").
Average rainfall days in March
Ridgway, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ridgway, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 11.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (11.81").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ridgway, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ridgway, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ridgway, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Ridgway, 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
Ridgway, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in March
Ridgway, 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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