March weather forecast
Cochiti Lake, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cochiti Lake, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Cochiti Lake's weather in March presents a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Nightly readings in March display a noticeable downturn from daily highs, with the average low-temperature registering a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 47%.

Rainfall

In Cochiti Lake, in March, it is raining for 7.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.6 rainfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Cochiti Lake, in March, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 23.4 snowfall days, and 11.38" (289mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 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 Cochiti Lake, the average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

In Cochiti Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During March, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

Cochiti Lake in March has an average high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Cochiti Lake, the average relative humidity in March is 47%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Cochiti Lake, during March, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Cochiti Lake, in March, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cochiti Lake have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Cochiti Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average temperature in March - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°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: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average wind speed in March - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average humidity in March - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 47%

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

Average rainfall in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average rainfall in March - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average snowfall in March - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cochiti Lake, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average UV index in March - Cochiti Lake, 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
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Cochiti Lake, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Cochiti Lake, NM

Average visibility in March - Cochiti Lake, 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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