March weather forecast
Mountainair, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an enjoyable month in Mountainair, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 39.9°F (4.4°C) and max 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of March, the average high-temperature transitions from a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) in February to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). During the month of March, Mountainair experiences a steady low-temperature average of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 34%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Mountainair aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Mountainair, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.2 days and aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:25 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 9.6h.

UV index

In Mountainair, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in March leads to these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Mountainair, is 61.5°F (16.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 34%.

What is the driest month?

March is the month with the least rainfall in Mountainair. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in March in Mountainair?

In Mountainair, New Mexico, in March, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does Mountainair have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Mountainair have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Mountainair, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mountainair, NM

Average temperature in March - Mountainair, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Mountainair, NM

Average pressure in March - Mountainair, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mountainair, NM

Average wind speed in March - Mountainair, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Mountainair, NM

Average humidity in March - Mountainair, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in March
Mountainair, NM

Average rainfall in March - Mountainair, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Mountainair, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Mountainair, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mountainair, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mountainair, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mountainair, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mountainair, 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 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mountainair, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Mountainair, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Mountainair, NM

Average UV index in March - Mountainair, 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
Mountainair, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Mountainair, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Mountainair, NM

Average visibility in March - Mountainair, 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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