March weather forecast
Hobbs, NM

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Weather in March

March witnesses an official kickoff of the spring season in Hobbs. The month becomes brighter with extended daylight hours while the extreme cold starts to cease. The average ultraviolet (UV) index for March reaches a value of five, which is noticeably higher than the previous months. April awaits with higher temperatures and winds, emphasizing an overall warmer and well-lit environment. As the spring months progress, increasing rainfall can be anticipated.

Temperature

The start of March brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from February's refreshing 59°F (15°C) to a pleasant 69.4°F (20.8°C). Hobbs, amidst the high March temperatures, experiences a substantial shift to an average nighttime low of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Humidity

In Hobbs, the average relative humidity in March is 35%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.7 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hobbs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.7 days and collects up to 11.5" (292mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Hobbs aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.1 snowfall days, and 3.11" (79mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:12 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 Hobbs, the average sunshine in March is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Hobbs, is 69.4°F (20.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 35%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Hobbs, in March, during 5.7 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Hobbs aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hobbs have in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:12 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Hobbs, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Hobbs, NM

Average temperature in March - Hobbs, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 69.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Hobbs, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hobbs, NM

Average wind speed in March - Hobbs, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (10.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Hobbs, NM

Average humidity in March - Hobbs, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (53%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

Average rainfall in March
Hobbs, NM

Average rainfall in March - Hobbs, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Hobbs, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Hobbs, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hobbs, NM

Average snowfall in March - Hobbs, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hobbs, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Hobbs, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.9 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
Hobbs, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hobbs, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hobbs, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Hobbs, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Hobbs, NM

Average UV index in March - Hobbs, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Hobbs, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Hobbs, NM

Average visibility in March - Hobbs, 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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