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
The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a chilly 45.1°F (7.3°C) in February to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). Sands witnesses a consistent, sharp contrast from the daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) throughout March.Humidity
In Sands, the average relative humidity in March is 43%.Rainfall
In Sands, in March, during 5.5 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sands, there are 76.1 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sands, during March, snow falls for 4.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of snow. In Sands, during the entire year, snow falls for 34.6 days and aggregates up to 21.57" (548mm) 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 6:30 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 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
The average sunshine in March is 9.4h.UV index
In Sands, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in March
Sands, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 55°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Sands, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sands, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Sands, NM
- Average humidity in March: 43%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).
Average rainfall in March
Sands, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in March
Sands, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sands, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 2.68"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sands, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sands, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sands, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Sands, NM
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Sands, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 18
The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Sands, 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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