March weather forecastFort Defiance, AZ
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Fort Defiance, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.4°F (0.2°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).Temperature
In March, the meteorological conditions change with the average high-temperature moving from an icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) in February to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). Fort Defiance experiences a consistent average temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) throughout the nights in March.Humidity
In Fort Defiance, the average relative humidity in March is 46%.Rainfall
In Fort Defiance, during March, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 4.7 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Defiance, Arizona, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of March, 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
The average sunshine in March is 9.1h.UV index
In Fort Defiance, Arizona, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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 6min
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).
