March weather forecast
McAlister, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in McAlister, is an enjoyable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.3°F (5.7°C) and max 65.3°F (18.5°C).

Temperature

March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). Despite the high peak temperatures, McAlister witnesses an average nighttime cooling to an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in McAlister is 37%.

Rainfall

In McAlister, during March, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. In McAlister, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.6 days and collects up to 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In McAlister, in March, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in McAlister, New Mexico, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In McAlister, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:15 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 McAlister, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in McAlister is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in McAlister?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in McAlister, New Mexico, during March are 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in McAlister?

In March, the average relative humidity in McAlister, New Mexico, is 37%.

How many days does it rain in March in McAlister?

In McAlister, in March, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McAlister in March?

In McAlister, New Mexico, in March, snow falls for 1 days, with typically accumulated 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in McAlister?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in McAlister?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:15 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in McAlister, 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 McAlister?

In McAlister, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in McAlister?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in McAlister is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
McAlister, NM

Average temperature in March - McAlister, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in March
McAlister, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
McAlister, NM

Average wind speed in March - McAlister, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in March
McAlister, NM

Average humidity in March - McAlister, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (34%).

Average rainfall in March
McAlister, NM

Average rainfall in March - McAlister, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
McAlister, NM

Average rainfall days in March - McAlister, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
McAlister, NM

Average snowfall in March - McAlister, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
McAlister, NM

Average snowfall days in March - McAlister, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is 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
McAlister, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - McAlister, 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: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
McAlister, NM

Average sunshine days in March - McAlister, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14 days).

Average UV index in March
McAlister, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
McAlister, NM

Average cloud cover in March - McAlister, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
McAlister, NM

Average visibility in March - McAlister, 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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