March weather forecast
Ranchvale, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Ranchvale, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 42.3°F (5.7°C) and max 65.3°F (18.5°C).

Temperature

Ranchvale's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a fresh 54.7°F (12.6°C) in February to an enjoyable 65.3°F (18.5°C). Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 42.3°F (5.7°C) is noted throughout March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ranchvale, New Mexico, in March, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 86.6 rainfall days, and 11.77" (299mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ranchvale, during March, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 12.8 snowfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST. On the last day of March, 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

In Ranchvale, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Ranchvale in March?

The high-temperature during March is 65.3°F (18.5°C) and the low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 37%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Ranchvale, New Mexico, in March, during 1 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:49 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:13 pm MDT.

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

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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Ranchvale, NM

Average temperature in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average pressure in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average wind speed in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average humidity in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average rainfall in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average snowfall in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average UV index in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Ranchvale, 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
Ranchvale, NM

Average visibility in March - Ranchvale, 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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