March weather forecast
Sanford, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sanford, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.2°F (7.9°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, moving from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). In the month of March, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 56%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.9 days and collects up to 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Sanford, the average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Sanford, 46.2°F (7.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.5°F (-2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Sanford?

The average relative humidity in March is 56%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Sanford, in March, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Sanford, during March, snow falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Sanford?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:25 pm MDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Sanford, CO

Average temperature in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in March
Sanford, CO

Average pressure in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sanford, CO

Average wind speed in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Sanford, CO

Average humidity in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in March
Sanford, CO

Average rainfall in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Sanford, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sanford, CO

Average snowfall in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sanford, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sanford, 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: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sanford, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Sanford, CO

Average UV index in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sanford, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Sanford, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Sanford, CO

Average visibility in March - Sanford, 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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