March weather forecast
Datil, NM

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Weather in March

In Datil, March bridges the gap between the last trace of winter and the onset of spring. The city's environment receives more sunlight as daylight lasts for 12 hours. The most significant weather change can be observed in the significant decrease in snowfall from 0.87" (22mm) to just 0.04" (1mm). March also signals a decline in the city's relative humidity, bringing with it drier conditions than the previous months. The onset of spring by month's end feels very palpable, bringing plentiful enthusiasm for what April might offer.

Temperature

Noticing a change, the average high-temperature during March moves from February's cool 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C). In Datil, in March, the average low-temperature is an icy 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 32%.

Rainfall

In Datil, in March, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Datil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.7 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Datil aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Datil, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Datil, the average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

In Datil, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Datil, 62.4°F (16.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 41°F (5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 32%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Datil, in March, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Datil aggregates 0.04" (1mm) 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, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:31 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Datil, NM

Average temperature in March - Datil, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Datil, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Datil, NM

Average wind speed in March - Datil, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Datil, NM

Average humidity in March - Datil, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 32%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (54%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (25%).

Average rainfall in March
Datil, NM

Average rainfall in March - Datil, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Datil, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Datil, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Datil, NM

Average snowfall in March - Datil, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Datil, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Datil, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 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
Datil, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Datil, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Datil, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Datil, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Datil, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Datil, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in March
Datil, NM

Average visibility in March - Datil, 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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