March weather forecast
Pedernal, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pedernal, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 56.8°F (13.8°C) and an average low of 36.5°F (2.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C) in February to a refreshing 56.8°F (13.8°C). In Pedernal, the nighttime temperature averages to an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) during March.

Humidity

In Pedernal, the average relative humidity in March is 39%.

Rainfall

In Pedernal, in March, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pedernal, during March, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.3 snowfall days, and 13.46" (342mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 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 March, the average sunshine in Pedernal is 9.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Pedernal, 56.8°F (13.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.5°F (2.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 39%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Pedernal, in March, it is raining for 6.7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Pedernal, during March, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day 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 6:30 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Pedernal have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Pedernal, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Pedernal, NM

Average temperature in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 56.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Pedernal, NM

Average pressure in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Pedernal, NM

Average wind speed in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Pedernal, NM

Average humidity in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (33%).

Average rainfall in March
Pedernal, NM

Average rainfall in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Pedernal, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pedernal, NM

Average snowfall in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pedernal, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pedernal, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pedernal, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Pedernal, NM

Average UV index in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Pedernal, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Pedernal, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Pedernal, NM

Average visibility in March - Pedernal, 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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