March weather forecastCañon City, CO
March
Weather in March
March introduces the mark of Spring in Cañon City and harbors a mix of weather elements. Warmer temperatures finally sneak in, with the mercury scale ranging from 27.9°F (-2.3°C) to 48.4°F (9.1°C), depicting a departure from the colder days of yore. Outdoor activities can commence on a more regular basis due to longer daylight hours. Despite snowfall events winding down, rainfall days are a tad higher, embodying the true essence of spring showers. Also noteworthy is the improved sunshine hours, lending a sunny disposition to the Canon City weather.Temperature
Cañon City's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). In the month of March, the average low-temperature in Cañon City usually rests at a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Humidity
In Cañon City, the average relative humidity in March is 56%.Rainfall
In Cañon City, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cañon City, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Cañon City, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cañon City, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 23.94" (608mm) of snow.Daylight
In Cañon City, Colorado, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Cañon City, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 in Cañon City is 9.3h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cañon City, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average humidity in March: 56%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").
Average rainfall days in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 3.35"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Cañon City, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 21
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in March
Cañon City, 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).
