March weather forecast
Sunland Park, NM

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Weather in March

Weather in March in Sunland Park, New Mexico, witnesses an impressive rise in daily sunshine hours, jumping to 9.5 hours. The approach of the spring equinox makes March a balanced mixture of cooler mornings and pleasant afternoons. This change in weather brings an end to the snowfall seen in the previous months. The city experiences minimal to no snowfall, heralding the onset of spring. The upcoming month, April, follows the same pattern and brings slightly more warmth and extended daylight hours.

Temperature

The transition from February to March in Sunland Park brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) is recorded during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 27%.

Rainfall

In Sunland Park, during March, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation. In Sunland Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 67.4 days and collects up to 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sunland Park, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:25 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 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March translates into these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Sunland Park?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 48.9°F (9.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Sunland Park, the average relative humidity in March is 27%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Sunland Park, during March, the rain falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Sunland Park, snow does not fall in March through November.

Does it snow in March?

In March, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

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 6:32 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Sunland Park have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average temperature in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average pressure in March - Sunland Park, 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 (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average wind speed in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average humidity in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 27%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

Average rainfall in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average rainfall in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

Average rainfall days in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average snowfall in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sunland Park, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 28.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average UV index in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average visibility in March - Sunland Park, 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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