March weather forecast
Picacho, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Picacho, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

Picacho observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of March, adjusting from February's frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C) to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Picacho's temperature lowers to a mean of 37.2°F (2.9°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 36%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Picacho, in March, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Picacho, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Picacho, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 4 in March leads to these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 36%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Picacho, in March, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Picacho in March?

In Picacho, during March, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:20 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Picacho, NM

Average temperature in March - Picacho, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in March
Picacho, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Picacho, NM

Average wind speed in March - Picacho, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Picacho, NM

Average humidity in March - Picacho, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 36%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in March
Picacho, NM

Average rainfall in March - Picacho, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Picacho, NM

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

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Picacho, NM

Average snowfall in March - Picacho, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Picacho, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Picacho, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Picacho, NM
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Picacho, NM

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Picacho, NM

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Picacho, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Picacho, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Picacho, NM

Average visibility in March - Picacho, 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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