Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C) in February to a comfortable 65.3°F (18.5°C). Despite the hot March days, Portales's nights see an average temperature plunge to a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 37%.Rainfall
In Portales, in March, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Portales, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.6 days and collects up to 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 1 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) 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 6:20 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:13 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 in Portales is 8.9h.UV index
In Portales, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. 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 UV index of 5 in March translates into these instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Portales?
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Average temperature in March
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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
Portales, 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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