March weather forecast
Salt Gap, TX

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Salt Gap, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature ranging between min 51.1°F (10.6°C) and max 72.1°F (22.3°C).

Temperature

As Salt Gap enters March, the average high-temperature increases from the a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) of February to a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C). Salt Gap experiences a mean low-temperature of 51.1°F (10.6°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 55%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Salt Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.5 days and collects up to 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Salt Gap aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 3.8 snowfall days, and 1.69" (43mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Salt Gap, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Salt Gap, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:37 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In Salt Gap, the average sunshine in March is 8.1h.

UV index

In Salt Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during March leads to these instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Salt Gap, 72.1°F (22.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 51.1°F (10.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Salt Gap, the average relative humidity in March is 55%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Salt Gap, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Salt Gap aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Salt Gap have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:37 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Salt Gap have in March?

In Salt Gap, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Salt Gap, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average temperature in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average high temperature in March: 72.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 51.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average pressure in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average wind speed in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average humidity in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average humidity in March: 55%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, November and December (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (49%).

Average rainfall in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average rainfall in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average rainfall days in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average snowfall in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average snowfall days in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average sunshine days in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average UV index in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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

Average cloud cover in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average cloud cover in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • Average cloud cover in March: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Salt Gap, TX

Average visibility in March - Salt Gap, TX
  • 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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