March weather forecast
Vallecitos, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Vallecitos, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). A sharp contrast between day and night is prevalent in March with an average nighttime temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Humidity

In Vallecitos, the average relative humidity in March is 59%.

Rainfall

In Vallecitos, in March, during 6.4 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.1 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Vallecitos, in March, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Vallecitos, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:26 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

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in March leads to these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Vallecitos during March are 45.3°F (7.4°C) and 23.2°F (-4.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 59%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Vallecitos, in March, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Vallecitos, during March, snow falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:26 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 Vallecitos have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average temperature in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Vallecitos, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average wind speed in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average humidity in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average rainfall in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average snowfall in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Vallecitos, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average UV index in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in March
Vallecitos, NM

Average visibility in March - Vallecitos, NM
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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