March weather forecast
Carbondale, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Carbondale, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a subtle increase in average high-temperatures, moving from February's freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) to a cold 38.7°F (3.7°C). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 19°F (-7.2°C).

Humidity

In Carbondale, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Carbondale, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Carbondale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98 days and collects up to 12.2" (310mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, October through December. In Carbondale, in March, snow falls for 12 days, with typically accumulated 9.21" (234mm) of snow. In Carbondale, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 78.7 days and aggregates up to 56.02" (1423mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Carbondale is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Carbondale, the average sunshine in March is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Carbondale are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
While most individuals can withstand prolonged sun exposure, it is imperative that babies, children, and those with sensitive skin always be shielded. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Carbondale?

Carbondale in March has an average high-temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 19°F (-7.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Carbondale?

In March, the average relative humidity in Carbondale, Colorado, is 80%.

How much does it rain in Carbondale in March?

In Carbondale, Colorado, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Carbondale in March?

In Carbondale, Colorado, during March, snow falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.21" (234mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Carbondale?

On the first day of March in Carbondale, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Carbondale, Colorado, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Carbondale have in March?

In Carbondale, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Carbondale?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Carbondale?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Carbondale, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Carbondale, CO

Average temperature in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Carbondale, CO

Average pressure in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.25"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Carbondale, CO

Average wind speed in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Carbondale, CO

Average humidity in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

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Average rainfall in March
Carbondale, CO

Average rainfall in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in March
Carbondale, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Carbondale, CO

Average snowfall in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 9.21"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.02").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Carbondale, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Carbondale, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Carbondale, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Carbondale, CO

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

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, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Carbondale, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in March
Carbondale, CO

Average visibility in March - Carbondale, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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