March weather forecast
San Rafael, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in San Rafael, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in March, the average high-temperature goes from February's frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) to a cool 53.1°F (11.7°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in San Rafael is 43%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In San Rafael, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.5 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in San Rafael are January through April, October through December. In March, in San Rafael, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. In San Rafael, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.4 days and aggregates up to 13.15" (334mm) of snow.

Daylight

In San Rafael, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:32 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 9.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in San Rafael?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.1°F (11.7°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in San Rafael?

In San Rafael, the average relative humidity in March is 43%.

How much does it rain in San Rafael in March?

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

How many days does it snow in March in San Rafael?

In March, in San Rafael, New Mexico, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in San Rafael?

The average day length in March in San Rafael, New Mexico, is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in San Rafael?

On the first day of March in San Rafael, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in San Rafael, 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 San Rafael have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in San Rafael, New Mexico, is 9.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in San Rafael?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in San Rafael is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
San Rafael, NM

Average temperature in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in March
San Rafael, NM

Average pressure in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
San Rafael, NM

Average wind speed in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 10mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
San Rafael, NM

Average humidity in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

Average rainfall in March
San Rafael, NM

Average rainfall in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
San Rafael, NM

Average rainfall days in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
San Rafael, NM

Average snowfall in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
San Rafael, NM

Average snowfall days in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
San Rafael, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
San Rafael, NM

Average sunshine days in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 22.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
San Rafael, NM

Average UV index in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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
San Rafael, NM

Average cloud cover in March - San Rafael, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
San Rafael, NM

Average visibility in March - San Rafael, 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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