March weather forecast
Fort Bayard, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fort Bayard, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Temperature

March's arrival brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in February to an enjoyable 61.2°F (16.2°C). Fort Bayard anticipates a considerable daily temperature fluctuation in March, with low temperatures averaging a wintry 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 35%.

Rainfall

In Fort Bayard, in March, during 5.6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Bayard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Fort Bayard aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Fort Bayard, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.3 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Fort Bayard, the average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Fort Bayard in March?

In Fort Bayard, 61.2°F (16.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 39°F (3.9°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Fort Bayard, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in March is 35%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Fort Bayard aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March in Fort Bayard, New Mexico, is 12h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:32 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 many hours of sunshine does Fort Bayard have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average temperature in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Fort Bayard, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average wind speed in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average humidity in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average rainfall in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average snowfall in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fort Bayard, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average UV index in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Fort Bayard, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Fort Bayard, NM

Average visibility in March - Fort Bayard, 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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