March weather forecast
Elephant Butte, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Elephant Butte, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 43°F (6.1°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a mild 56.5°F (13.6°C) in February to an enjoyable 65.1°F (18.4°C). Despite substantial daily fluctuations, the average low-temperature is a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 30%.

Rainfall

In Elephant Butte, in March, it is raining for 4.8 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elephant Butte, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.9 days and collects up to 8.54" (217mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Elephant Butte. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Elephant Butte aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Elephant Butte, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.4 days and aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Elephant Butte, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:28 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 9.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Elephant Butte?

The high-temperature, in March, in Elephant Butte, records 65.1°F (18.4°C), while the low-temperature is 43°F (6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Elephant Butte?

In Elephant Butte, the average relative humidity in March is 30%.

How many days does it rain in March in Elephant Butte?

In March, in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, the rain falls for 4.8 days. Throughout March, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Elephant Butte?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Elephant Butte, New Mexico. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Elephant Butte aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Elephant Butte?

In Elephant Butte, New Mexico, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Elephant Butte?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:28 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Elephant Butte?

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Elephant Butte is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Elephant Butte?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Elephant Butte, New Mexico, is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average temperature in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 43°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average pressure in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average wind speed in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average humidity in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 30%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average rainfall in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average snowfall in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.16"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 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
Elephant Butte, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (26.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average UV index in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Elephant Butte, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Elephant Butte, NM

Average visibility in March - Elephant Butte, 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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