Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a refreshing 59.4°F (15.2°C) in February to a comfortable 67.5°F (19.7°C). In March, Columbus records an average nighttime temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 28%.Rainfall
In Columbus, in March, it is raining for 3.9 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.3 rainfall days, and 8.35" (212mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Columbus aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.5 snowfall days, and 1.02" (26mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Columbus, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:29 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 is 9.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Columbus, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 67.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (53.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 46.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbus, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.97"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
Columbus, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and September (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbus, NM
- Average humidity in March: 28%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbus, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.89").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 3.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbus, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbus, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 27 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbus, NM
- Average UV index in March: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 14
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in March
Columbus, 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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