March weather forecast
White Sands, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in White Sands, is a pleasant month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and an average low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

As White Sands enters March, the average high-temperature increases from the a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C) of February to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C). White Sands in March observes a sharp transition from the daytime heat, falling to an average low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in White Sands, New Mexico, is 29%.

Rainfall

In White Sands, in March, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In White Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 93.3 days and collects up to 13.66" (347mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In White Sands, New Mexico, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In White Sands, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of the month, 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

In March, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature during March is 68.2°F (20.1°C) and the low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In White Sands, the average relative humidity in March is 29%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 5.3 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

March through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in March?

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

How many hours of daylight does White Sands have 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 6:03 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 in White Sands, 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
White Sands, NM

Average temperature in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

Average pressure in March
White Sands, NM

Average pressure in March - White Sands, 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
White Sands, NM

Average wind speed in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.4mph).

Average humidity in March
White Sands, NM

Average humidity in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (23%).

Average rainfall in March
White Sands, NM

Average rainfall in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
White Sands, NM

Average rainfall days in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in March
White Sands, NM

Average snowfall in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
White Sands, NM

Average snowfall days in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
White Sands, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - White Sands, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
White Sands, NM

Average sunshine days in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
White Sands, NM

Average UV index in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
White Sands, NM

Average cloud cover in March - White Sands, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
White Sands, NM

Average visibility in March - White Sands, 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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