March weather forecast
Santa Clara, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Santa Clara, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 39°F (3.9°C) and 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cool 52.9°F (11.6°C) in February to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C). A sharp divergence from daytime highs is noted during the month of March, with the average nighttime temperature settling at a cold 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In Santa Clara, the average relative humidity in March is 35%.

Rainfall

In Santa Clara, during March, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, October through December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Santa Clara aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.3 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Santa Clara, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 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

In March, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

In Santa Clara, 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 average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, in Santa Clara, the average high-temperature is 61.2°F (16.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Santa Clara is 35%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Santa Clara, during March, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Santa Clara. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Santa Clara aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:32 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 many hours of sunshine does Santa Clara have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Santa Clara?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average temperature in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average pressure in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average wind speed in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average humidity in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

Average rainfall in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 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
Santa Clara, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Santa Clara, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average UV index in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average visibility in March - Santa Clara, 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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