March weather forecast
Glorieta, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Glorieta, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). Glorieta usually reports an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 45%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 90.3 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Glorieta. In Glorieta, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 36 snowfall days, and 22.68" (576mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Glorieta, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:24 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 March, the average sunshine in Glorieta is 9.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Glorieta is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 45%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Glorieta, during March, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Glorieta, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Glorieta have in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:24 pm MDT.

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

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 Glorieta, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Glorieta, NM

Average temperature in March - Glorieta, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Glorieta, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Glorieta, NM

Average wind speed in March - Glorieta, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Glorieta, NM

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in March
Glorieta, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Glorieta, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Glorieta, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Glorieta, NM

Average snowfall in March - Glorieta, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.32"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Glorieta, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Glorieta, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • 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, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Glorieta, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Glorieta, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Glorieta, NM

Average UV index in March - Glorieta, 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
Glorieta, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Glorieta, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Glorieta, NM

Average visibility in March - Glorieta, 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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