March weather forecast
Folsom, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Folsom, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.6°F (13.1°C) and an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is accompanied by a temperature increase, with the average high-temperature rising from a frosty 44.8°F (7.1°C) in February to a refreshing 55.6°F (13.1°C). In the month of March, Folsom witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In Folsom, the average relative humidity in March is 46%.

Rainfall

In March, in Folsom, New Mexico, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 10.43" (265mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, in Folsom, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated. In Folsom, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.4 days and aggregates up to 18.54" (471mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Folsom, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of the month, 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

In Folsom, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Folsom, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Folsom in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Folsom, is 55.6°F (13.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Folsom?

The average relative humidity in March in Folsom, New Mexico, is 46%.

How many days does it rain in March in Folsom?

In Folsom, in March, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Folsom in March?

In March, in Folsom, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Folsom?

The average day length in March in Folsom, New Mexico, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Folsom?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Folsom, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:17 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Folsom, 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 Folsom have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Folsom, New Mexico, is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Folsom?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Folsom is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Folsom, NM

Average temperature in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Folsom, NM

Average pressure in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Folsom, NM

Average wind speed in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and December (7.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Folsom, NM

Average humidity in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 46%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).

Average rainfall in March
Folsom, NM

Average rainfall in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Folsom, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Folsom, NM

Average snowfall in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.4"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Folsom, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Folsom, 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 February (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Folsom, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Folsom, NM

Average UV index in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Folsom, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Folsom, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Folsom, NM

Average visibility in March - Folsom, 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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