March weather forecast
Cañones, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cañones, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between max 52.7°F (11.5°C) and min 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in February to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). Cañones experiences a significant contrast between daily highs and an average nighttime temperature of 30.4°F (-0.9°C) during March.

Humidity

In Cañones, the average relative humidity in March is 48%.

Rainfall

In March, in Cañones, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cañones, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.9 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Cañones. In March, in Cañones, New Mexico, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cañones, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.9 days and aggregates up to 9.33" (237mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cañones, New Mexico, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Cañones, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:27 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 in Cañones is 9.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Cañones in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Cañones, is 52.7°F (11.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 30.4°F (-0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cañones?

In March, the average relative humidity in Cañones, New Mexico, is 48%.

How many days does it rain in March in Cañones?

In Cañones, in March, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Cañones in March?

In Cañones, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Cañones?

In Cañones, New Mexico, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Cañones?

On the first day of March in Cañones, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:27 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cañones, 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 Cañones have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Cañones?

In Cañones, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cañones, NM

Average temperature in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Cañones, NM

Average pressure in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cañones, NM

Average wind speed in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Cañones, NM

Average humidity in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 48%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in March
Cañones, NM

Average rainfall in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Cañones, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cañones, NM

Average snowfall in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cañones, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cañones, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cañones, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Cañones, NM

Average UV index in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Cañones, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Cañones, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Cañones, NM

Average visibility in March - Cañones, NM
  • 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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