March weather forecast
Vail, CO

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Sunrise over Vail, Colorado hitting the slope of a mountain with nearby golden colored trees and a hill in the distance
Sunrise over Vail, Colorado hitting the slope of a mountain with nearby golden colored trees and a hill in the distance

Weather in March

The arrival of March signals a welcome departure from the stringent cold without completely abandoning the wintry landscape. The temperature sees a significant leap with a high of 31.8°F (-0.1°C). The city melts and sheds some of its snow cover, amounting to a snowfall of 9.88" (251mm). The improvement in weather conditions paired with the increasing daylight makes for more comfortable exploration and outdoor activities. March is the perfect blend of winter charm sprayed with a hint of approaching spring.

Temperature

Vail's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a subzero cold 24.6°F (-4.1°C) in February to a still freezing cold 31.8°F (-0.1°C). Vail observes an average nighttime temperature of 11.1°F (-11.6°C) during March.

Humidity

In Vail, Colorado, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

In Vail, in March, it is raining for 4.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Vail, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 14.8" (376mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. In March, in Vail, Colorado, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout March, 9.88" (251mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Vail, there are 107.8 snowfall days, and 77.72" (1974mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 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 Vail, the average sunshine in March is 7.8h.

UV index

In Vail, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature during March is 31.8°F (-0.1°C) and the low-temperature is 11.1°F (-11.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Vail, during March, the rain falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, in Vail, Colorado, it is snowing for 13 days. Throughout March, 9.88" (251mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:29 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Vail, CO

Average temperature in March - Vail, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 31.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.3°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (24.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 11.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Vail, CO

Average pressure in March - Vail, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.21"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Vail, CO

Average wind speed in March - Vail, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Vail, CO

Average humidity in March - Vail, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Vail, CO

Average rainfall in March - Vail, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Vail, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Vail, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Vail, CO

Average snowfall in March - Vail, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 9.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.38").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in March
Vail, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Vail, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Vail, CO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Vail, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Vail, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Vail, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Vail, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Vail, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Vail, CO

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

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

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