March weather forecast
Fruitland, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fruitland, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average low of 35.6°F (2°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). Fruitland registers a consistent average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) during March.

Humidity

In Fruitland, the average relative humidity in March is 45%.

Rainfall

In Fruitland, in March, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 88.9 rainfall days, and 9.57" (243mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Fruitland, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Fruitland, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.5 days and aggregates up to 14.61" (371mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Fruitland, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:35 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 9.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Fruitland, records 54.7°F (12.6°C), while the low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Fruitland, the average relative humidity in March is 45%.

How much does it rain in Fruitland in March?

In Fruitland, in March, during 7.9 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Fruitland, in March, snow falls for 2.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:35 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Fruitland, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fruitland, NM

Average temperature in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Fruitland, NM

Average pressure in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fruitland, NM

Average wind speed in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Fruitland, NM

Average humidity in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in March
Fruitland, NM

Average rainfall in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Fruitland, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fruitland, NM

Average snowfall in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fruitland, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 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
Fruitland, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fruitland, 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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Fruitland, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Fruitland, NM

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Fruitland, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Fruitland, NM

Average visibility in March - Fruitland, NM
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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