March weather forecast
Contreras, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Contreras, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.9°F (4.4°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

Contreras in March sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in February to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C). During the month of March, an average temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 34%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Contreras aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 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

In March, the average sunshine 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 exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Contreras in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Contreras, is 61.5°F (16.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 34%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in March?

In Contreras, in March, during 5 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Contreras aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:27 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 many hours of sunshine does Contreras have in March?

In Contreras, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Contreras, NM

Average temperature in March - Contreras, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Contreras, NM

Average pressure in March - Contreras, 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
Contreras, NM

Average wind speed in March - Contreras, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Contreras, NM

Average humidity in March - Contreras, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in March
Contreras, NM

Average rainfall in March - Contreras, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Contreras, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Contreras, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Contreras, NM

Average snowfall in March - Contreras, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Contreras, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Contreras, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Contreras, 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: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Contreras, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Contreras, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Contreras, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Contreras, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Contreras, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Contreras, NM

Average visibility in March - Contreras, 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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