March weather forecast
Los Alamos, NM

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Weather in March

Los Alamos welcomes the early stages of spring in March. The city shifts from winter lows to a more pleasant and warm climate. However, the remnants of winter are not entirely shed. A high of 52.3°F (11.3°C) indicates the transformation towards spring while the dropping snowfall indicates the city's winter might. The city brims with the prospect of life as flowers and trees fill the landscape once again with greenery and raw, untamed colors.

Temperature

In Los Alamos, stepping into March brings a temperature increase, moving up from February's wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). Throughout March, Los Alamos anticipates an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 47%.

Rainfall

In Los Alamos, in March, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 30.9 snowfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Los Alamos, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:26 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 9.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Los Alamos, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Los Alamos, the average relative humidity in March is 47%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Los Alamos, in March, during 7.8 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Los Alamos, in March, snow falls for 3.5 days, with typically accumulated 1.54" (39mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:26 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 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average temperature in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

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

Average pressure in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average pressure in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average wind speed in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average humidity in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).

Average rainfall in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average rainfall in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average snowfall in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Los Alamos, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average UV index in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average visibility in March - Los Alamos, 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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