March weather forecastAmherst, CO
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Amherst, is a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 33.8°F (1°C) and max 54.1°F (12.3°C).Temperature
As March arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a cold 41.4°F (5.2°C) in February to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C). During March, Amherst observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 33.8°F (1°C).Humidity
In Amherst, Colorado, the average relative humidity in March is 55%.Rainfall
In Amherst, in March, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 119.5 rainfall days, and 16.14" (410mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Amherst, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of snow. In Amherst, during the entire year, snow falls for 37.9 days and aggregates up to 15.55" (395mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:40 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:12 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 Amherst, the average sunshine in March is 7.9h.UV index
In Amherst, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Amherst, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Amherst, CO
- Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Amherst, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Amherst, CO
- Average humidity in March: 55%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (51%).
Average rainfall in March
Amherst, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Amherst, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Amherst, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 2.17"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Amherst, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Amherst, CO
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Amherst, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Amherst, CO
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Amherst, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in March
Amherst, CO
- 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).
