March weather forecast
Costilla, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Costilla, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and max 43.5°F (6.4°C).

Temperature

March's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from February's cold 33.1°F (0.6°C) to a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C). In Costilla, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 24.1°F (-4.4°C).

Humidity

In Costilla, the average relative humidity in March is 59%.

Rainfall

In Costilla, in March, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Costilla, during the entire year, the rain falls for 72.2 days and collects up to 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9 days and accumulates 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:24 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 8.9h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In Costilla, 43.5°F (6.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Costilla?

In Costilla, the average relative humidity in March is 59%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Costilla, in March, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9 days and accumulates 5.55" (141mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout March, 5.55" (141mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Costilla have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:24 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 in Costilla is 8.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Costilla?

In Costilla, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk 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
Costilla, NM

Average temperature in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Costilla, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Costilla, NM

Average wind speed in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Costilla, NM

Average humidity in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in March
Costilla, NM

Average rainfall in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Costilla, NM

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Costilla, NM

Average snowfall in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Costilla, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Costilla, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Costilla, NM

Average UV index in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Costilla, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Costilla, NM

Average visibility in March - Costilla, NM
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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