Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift from February to March sees an increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). Fort Defiance's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a wintry 32.4°F (0.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 46%.Rainfall
In March, in Fort Defiance, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Fort Defiance, in March, during 4.7 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Defiance, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Fort Defiance, Arizona, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Fort Defiance, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.UV index
In Fort Defiance, 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 the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Fort Defiance?
What is the average humidity in March in Fort Defiance?
How much does it rain in Fort Defiance in March?
How much does it snow in Fort Defiance in March?
How many hours of daylight does Fort Defiance have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Fort Defiance?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fort Defiance?
How many hours of sunshine does Fort Defiance have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Fort Defiance?
Average temperature in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average high temperature in March: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average humidity in March: 46%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average rainfall in March: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average snowfall in March: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- 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
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average cloud cover in March: 21
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in March
Fort Defiance, AZ
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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