March weather forecast
Alma, CO

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The beauty of the Bristlecone Pines up the hill looking over to Alma and Fairplay, Colorado
The beauty of the Bristlecone Pines up the hill looking over to Alma and Fairplay, Colorado

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Alma, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 9.9°F (-12.3°C) and 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Temperature

As Alma transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C) in February to a still subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C). An average low-temperature of 9.9°F (-12.3°C) is recorded in the month of March.

Humidity

In Alma, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.

Rainfall

In Alma, in March, during 5.2 rainfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Alma, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Alma, Colorado, are January through December. In Alma, in March, snow falls for 18.1 days, with typically accumulated 15.87" (403mm) of snow. In Alma, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 139 days and aggregates up to 101.69" (2583mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Alma, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Alma, the average sunshine in March is 8.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Alma is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Alma?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Alma are 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 9.9°F (-12.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Alma?

In March, the average relative humidity in Alma is 86%.

How much does it rain in Alma in March?

In Alma, Colorado, during March, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Alma in March?

In March, in Alma, it is snowing for 18.1 days. Throughout March, 15.87" (403mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Alma?

In Alma, Colorado, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Alma?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:27 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Alma?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 in Alma?

The average sunshine duration in March in Alma is 8.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Alma?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Alma is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Alma, CO

Average temperature in March - Alma, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 29.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 9.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Alma, CO

Average pressure in March - Alma, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Alma, CO

Average wind speed in March - Alma, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Alma, CO

Average humidity in March - Alma, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

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Average rainfall in March
Alma, CO

Average rainfall in March - Alma, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in March
Alma, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Alma, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Alma, CO

Average snowfall in March - Alma, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 15.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (16.26").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.16").

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Average snowfall days in March
Alma, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Alma, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (18.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.5 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alma, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alma, CO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Alma, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Alma, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Alma, CO

Average UV index in March - Alma, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Alma, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Alma, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in March
Alma, CO

Average visibility in March - Alma, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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