March weather forecast
Watkins, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Watkins, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°F (0°C) and 53.2°F (11.8°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in March, the average high-temperature goes from February's wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Throughout the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to an average of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In Watkins, during March, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.6 rainfall days, and 15" (381mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Watkins, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:22 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 March, the average sunshine is 8.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Watkins is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Watkins, is 53.2°F (11.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 53%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Watkins, during March, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Watkins, in March, snow falls for 4.5 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Watkins have in March?

In Watkins, 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 6:30 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Watkins have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Watkins, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Watkins, CO

Average temperature in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Watkins, CO

Average pressure in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Watkins, CO

Average wind speed in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Watkins, CO

Average humidity in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

Average rainfall in March
Watkins, CO

Average rainfall in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Watkins, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Watkins, CO

Average snowfall in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Watkins, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Watkins, 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: 8h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Watkins, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Watkins, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Watkins, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Watkins, CO

Average visibility in March - Watkins, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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