March weather forecast
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.4°F (3°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 48.7°F (9.3°C) to a moderate 59.4°F (15.2°C). A marked drop from daytime peak temperatures to an average low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C) is observed during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, the average relative humidity in March is 37%.

Rainfall

March through June are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, in March, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.8 snowfall days, and 9.02" (229mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:27 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 is 4. 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: The maximum UV index of 4 during March leads to these instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 30, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque?

In Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, in March, the average high-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, the average relative humidity in March is 37%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque are March through June Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in March?

In Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, in March, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, in March, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, New Mexico, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average temperature in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average pressure in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average wind speed in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average humidity in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March, April, May and June (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.4 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
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average UV index in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM

Average visibility in March - Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, 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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