March weather forecast
Lake Sumner, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Lake Sumner, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 41.5°F (5.3°C) and max 64°F (17.8°C).

Temperature

Lake Sumner's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). Compared to daytime temperatures, Lake Sumner's temperature drops significantly, averaging an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 34%.

Rainfall

In Lake Sumner, New Mexico, in March, it is raining for 5.5 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Lake Sumner, in March, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) 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 6:25 am and sunset at 5:53 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Lake Sumner, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 4 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 64°F (17.8°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Lake Sumner, the average relative humidity in March is 34%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Lake Sumner, New Mexico, during March, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Lake Sumner, during March, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Sumner have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 5:53 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:18 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 Lake Sumner?

In Lake Sumner, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average temperature in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 64°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Lake Sumner, NM

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average wind speed in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average humidity in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (31%).

Average rainfall in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average rainfall in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average snowfall in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (3.5 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
Lake Sumner, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average UV index in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Lake Sumner, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Lake Sumner, NM

Average visibility in March - Lake Sumner, 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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