March weather forecast
El Prado, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in El Prado, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in March with an average nighttime temperature of 22.6°F (-5.2°C) in El Prado.

Humidity

In El Prado, the average relative humidity in March is 60%.

Rainfall

In El Prado, in March, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In El Prado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in El Prado. In El Prado, during March, snow falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in El Prado, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In El Prado, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of March, in El Prado, sunrise is at 6:48 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 El Prado, the average sunshine in March is 9.2h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in El Prado. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for El Prado in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in El Prado during March are 45.1°F (7.3°C) and 22.6°F (-5.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in El Prado?

In El Prado, the average relative humidity in March is 60%.

How much does it rain in El Prado in March?

In El Prado, New Mexico, in March, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in El Prado in March?

In El Prado, New Mexico, in March, during 5.2 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does El Prado have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in El Prado?

On the first day of March in El Prado, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:24 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in El Prado?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in El Prado, New Mexico, 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 El Prado have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in El Prado, New Mexico, is 9.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in El Prado?

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

How high is the UV index in March in El Prado?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in El Prado, New Mexico, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
El Prado, NM

Average temperature in March - El Prado, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in March
El Prado, NM

Average pressure in March - El Prado, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
El Prado, NM

Average wind speed in March - El Prado, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

Average humidity in March
El Prado, NM

Average humidity in March - El Prado, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in March
El Prado, NM

Average rainfall in March - El Prado, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
El Prado, NM

Average rainfall days in March - El Prado, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
El Prado, NM

Average snowfall in March - El Prado, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
El Prado, NM

Average snowfall days in March - El Prado, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
El Prado, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - El Prado, 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: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
El Prado, NM

Average sunshine days in March - El Prado, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

Average UV index in March
El Prado, NM

Average UV index in March - El Prado, 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
El Prado, NM

Average cloud cover in March - El Prado, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
El Prado, NM

Average visibility in March - El Prado, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

El Prado, New Mexico, USA

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