March weather forecast
Gila, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Gila, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 39°F (3.9°C) and an average high of 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Temperature

The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in February to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C). In Gila, the average temperature during the nights of March marks a significant drop from the daily high, settling at an icy 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 35%.

Rainfall

In Gila, New Mexico, during March, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Gila, 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, Gila aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.3 snowfall days, and 10.55" (268mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:34 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 9.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Jun 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and a low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 35%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, in Gila, 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, Gila aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

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

The average day length in March in Gila is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Gila have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Gila, NM

Average temperature in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average pressure in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average wind speed in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average humidity in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average rainfall in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average snowfall in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average UV index in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Gila, 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
Gila, NM

Average visibility in March - Gila, 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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