March weather forecast
Zuni, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Zuni, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 54.9°F (12.7°C) and min 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, moving from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in February to a cool 54.9°F (12.7°C). In March, the average low-temperature records at a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Zuni, the average relative humidity in March is 43%.

Rainfall

In Zuni, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 78.6 rainfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In Zuni, during the entire year, snow falls for 30.1 days and aggregates up to 17.76" (451mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Zuni is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Zuni, the average sunshine in March is 9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature during March is 54.9°F (12.7°C) and the low-temperature is 33.4°F (0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 43%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Zuni, in March, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Zuni in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.6 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Zuni have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Zuni?

On the first day of March in Zuni, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Zuni, 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 Zuni have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Zuni, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Zuni, NM

Average temperature in March - Zuni, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (82.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Zuni, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Zuni, NM

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Zuni, NM

Average humidity in March - Zuni, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).

Average rainfall in March
Zuni, NM

Average rainfall in March - Zuni, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Zuni, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Zuni, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Zuni, NM

Average snowfall in March - Zuni, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Zuni, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Zuni, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.6 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Zuni, 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 0min

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 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Zuni, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Zuni, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Zuni, NM

Average UV index in March - Zuni, 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
Zuni, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Zuni, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Zuni, NM

Average visibility in March - Zuni, 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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