March weather forecast
Standing Rock, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Standing Rock, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 52.7°F (11.5°C).

Temperature

An escalation in the average high-temperature is seen with the onset of March, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Standing Rock temperatures generally rest at a low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during the March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 45%.

Rainfall

In Standing Rock, New Mexico, during March, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Standing Rock, there are 69.2 rainfall days, and 6.69" (170mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.1 snowfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:34 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 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Standing Rock is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

During March, Standing Rock experiences an average high-temperature of 52.7°F (11.5°C) and a low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Standing Rock, the average relative humidity in March is 45%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Standing Rock, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:09 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:34 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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°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 (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average pressure in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average wind speed in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average humidity in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average rainfall in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and June (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average snowfall in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.67"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2 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
Standing Rock, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Standing Rock, 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: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average UV index in March - Standing Rock, 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
Standing Rock, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Standing Rock, NM

Average visibility in March - Standing Rock, NM
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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