March weather forecast
Westplains, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Westplains, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 53.8°F (12.1°C).

Temperature

Westplains's transition into March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) in February to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). The nighttime temperature, during March, averages of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

In Westplains, the average relative humidity in March is 54%.

Rainfall

In Westplains, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 123.2 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) 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 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Westplains, the average sunshine in March is 8.3h.

UV index

In Westplains, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Westplains, is 53.8°F (12.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 54%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Westplains, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Westplains, in March, during 4.3 snowfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Westplains have in March?

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 6:26 am and sunset at 5:45 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Westplains, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Westplains, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Westplains, CO

Average temperature in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23°F).

Average pressure in March
Westplains, CO

Average pressure in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Westplains, CO

Average wind speed in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in March
Westplains, CO

Average humidity in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (47%).

Average rainfall in March
Westplains, CO

Average rainfall in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Westplains, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Westplains, CO

Average snowfall in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.73"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.68").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Westplains, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Westplains, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Westplains, CO

Average UV index in March - Westplains, 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
Westplains, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Westplains, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in March
Westplains, CO

Average visibility in March - Westplains, 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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