March weather forecast
Cedar Crest, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.6°F (2°C) and 57°F (13.9°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) in February to a mild 57°F (13.9°C). An average minimum temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) marks the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 39%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 rainfall days, and 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cedar Crest, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 26 snowfall days, and 16.89" (429mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Cedar Crest, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:26 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 March, the average sunshine in Cedar Crest is 9.6h.

UV index

In Cedar Crest, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Cedar Crest, is 57°F (13.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 39%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Cedar Crest, in March, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Cedar Crest, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Cedar Crest, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:26 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 reading in March in Cedar Crest?

In Cedar Crest, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average temperature in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 57°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average pressure in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average wind speed in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average humidity in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (65%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

Average rainfall in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average rainfall in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average snowfall in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cedar Crest, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

Average UV index in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average UV index in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • 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
Cedar Crest, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Cedar Crest, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in March
Cedar Crest, NM

Average visibility in March - Cedar Crest, 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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