March weather forecast
Telluride, ID

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Telluride, Idaho, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°F (-6.5°C) and max 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Telluride's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in February to an icy 35.8°F (2.1°C). March nights in Telluride observe an average temperature dip to a freezing cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 89%.

Rainfall

In Telluride, Idaho, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Telluride, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.3 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, September through December. In March, it is snowing for 16.7 days. Throughout March, 9.84" (250mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Telluride, there are 106.2 snowfall days, and 69.33" (1761mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Telluride, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Telluride in March?

In Telluride, in March, the average high-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Telluride?

In Telluride, Idaho, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.

How much does it rain in Telluride in March?

In Telluride, Idaho, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Telluride in March?

In March, it is snowing for 16.7 days. Throughout March, 9.84" (250mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Telluride have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Telluride?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:17 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Telluride, Idaho, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:52 pm MDT.

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

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 Telluride?

In Telluride, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Telluride?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Telluride is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Telluride, ID

Average temperature in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Telluride, ID

Average pressure in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Telluride, ID

Average wind speed in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Telluride, ID

Average humidity in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in March
Telluride, ID

Average rainfall in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Telluride, ID

Average rainfall days in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Telluride, ID

Average snowfall in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average snowfall in March: 9.84"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14.41").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Telluride, ID

Average snowfall days in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average snowfall days in March: 16.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are February and December (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Telluride, ID

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Telluride, ID

Average sunshine days in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Telluride, ID

Average UV index in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Telluride, ID

Average cloud cover in March - Telluride, ID
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Telluride, ID

Average visibility in March - Telluride, ID
  • 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 and February (3mi).

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