March weather forecast
Carrizozo, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Carrizozo, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Temperature

Carrizozo's transition into March is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) in February to a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C). During the month of March, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 36%.

Rainfall

In Carrizozo, in March, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carrizozo, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103.5 days and collects up to 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Carrizozo, in March, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.8 snowfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Carrizozo, the average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Carrizozo, is 58.3°F (14.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Carrizozo is 36%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Carrizozo, during March, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Carrizozo have in March?

In Carrizozo, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:23 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average temperature in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average pressure in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average wind speed in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average humidity in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 36%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average rainfall in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average snowfall in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average UV index in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Carrizozo, NM

Average visibility in March - Carrizozo, 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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