March weather forecast
Yuma, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Yuma, is a fresh month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 35.1°F (1.7°C) and an average high of 55°F (12.8°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, Yuma's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages to a cold 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 53%.

Rainfall

In Yuma, during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. In Yuma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.4 days and collects up to 12.52" (318mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Yuma, in March, during 4.7 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34.6 snowfall days, and 14.09" (358mm) 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 6:22 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:14 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 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 55°F (12.8°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Yuma, the average relative humidity in March is 53%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Yuma, Colorado, in March, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Yuma, in March, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 5:43 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:14 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 many hours of sunshine does Yuma have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Yuma, CO

Average temperature in March - Yuma, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Yuma, CO

Average pressure in March - Yuma, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Yuma, CO

Average wind speed in March - Yuma, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Yuma, CO

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (49%).

Average rainfall in March
Yuma, CO

Average rainfall in March - Yuma, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.93").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Yuma, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Yuma, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Yuma, CO

Average snowfall in March - Yuma, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.77"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Yuma, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Yuma, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Yuma, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Yuma, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Yuma, CO

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Yuma, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Yuma, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

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
Yuma, CO

Average visibility in March - Yuma, 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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