Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March in Cortez indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from an icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) in February to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). March witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 31.8°F (-0.1°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 52%.Rainfall
In Cortez, during March, the rain falls for 7.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Cortez, during the entire year, the rain falls for 78.9 days and collects up to 9.84" (250mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Cortez are January through April, October through December. In Cortez, in March, during 4.1 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cortez, there are 34.4 snowfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Cortez, Colorado, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:08 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Cortez, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Cortez, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Cortez, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Cortez in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Cortez?
How many days does it rain in March in Cortez?
How many days does it snow in March in Cortez?
What is the average length of the day in March in Cortez?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Cortez?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Cortez?
How many hours of sunshine does Cortez have in March?
What is the UV index reading in March in Cortez?
Average temperature in March
Cortez, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 50.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Cortez, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cortez, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Cortez, CO
- Average humidity in March: 52%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in March
Cortez, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Cortez, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cortez, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 2.72"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.11").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cortez, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cortez, CO
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cortez, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (26.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (17.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Cortez, CO
- 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
Cortez, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 23
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in March
Cortez, 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).
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