March weather forecast
Vaughn, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Vaughn, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 64°F (17.8°C) and 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Temperature

March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cool 53.8°F (12.1°C) to a comfortable 64°F (17.8°C). A noteworthy thermal contrast characterizes Vaughn's March nights, with temperatures averaging at an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C).

Humidity

In Vaughn, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in March is 34%.

Rainfall

In March, in Vaughn, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Vaughn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.6 days and collects up to 9.06" (230mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Vaughn, during March, snow falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 8.19" (208mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Vaughn, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:21 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index in Vaughn is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Vaughn in March?

The high-temperature during March is 64°F (17.8°C) and the low-temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 34%.

How many days does it rain in March in Vaughn?

In March, the rain falls for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Vaughn, in March, snow falls for 1.2 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Vaughn have in March?

In Vaughn, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Vaughn, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:21 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 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Vaughn, NM

Average temperature in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 64°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Vaughn, NM

Average pressure in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Vaughn, NM

Average wind speed in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

Average humidity in March
Vaughn, NM

Average humidity in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (31%).

Average rainfall in March
Vaughn, NM

Average rainfall in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Vaughn, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Vaughn, NM

Average snowfall in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Vaughn, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (3.5 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
Vaughn, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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 December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Vaughn, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in March
Vaughn, NM

Average UV index in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Vaughn, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Vaughn, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in March
Vaughn, NM

Average visibility in March - Vaughn, 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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