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
A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from 32.2°F (0.1°C) in February to a still cold 40.8°F (4.9°C). In March, the temperature in Salida drops to an average of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) at night.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 68%.Rainfall
In Salida, in March, during 4.3 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.3 rainfall days, and 6.38" (162mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Salida, in March, during 7.6 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 41.4 snowfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 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
The average sunshine in March is 9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Salida, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 40.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 20.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (10.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Salida, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Salida, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Salida, CO
- Average humidity in March: 68%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).
Average rainfall in March
Salida, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Salida, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Salida, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Salida, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Salida, 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: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Salida, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Salida, CO
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Salida, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 25
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Salida, CO
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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