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
The beginning of March signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 48.6°F (9.2°C) in February to a mild 59.4°F (15.2°C). During March, the nighttime temperature in Des Moines averages to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Des Moines is 42%.Rainfall
In Des Moines, New Mexico, in March, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Des Moines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Des Moines are January through May, October through December. In Des Moines, during March, snow falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Des Moines, New Mexico, there are 19.7 snowfall days, and 8.86" (225mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:17 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 8.9h.UV index
In Des Moines, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average March temperature in Des Moines?
What is the average humidity in March in Des Moines?
How much does it rain in Des Moines in March?
How much does it snow in Des Moines in March?
How many hours of daylight does Des Moines have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Des Moines?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Des Moines?
How long on average sun shines in March in Des Moines?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Des Moines?
Average temperature in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 59.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 12.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average humidity in March: 42%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).
Average rainfall in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 1.34"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average UV index in March: 4
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Des Moines, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in March
Des Moines, 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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