March weather forecast
Derby, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Derby, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 54.1°F (12.3°C) and 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

Derby, Colorado, in March sees a temperature change, with average high-temperatures moving from an icy 42.4°F (5.8°C) in February to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). March witnesses a substantial contrast between the daytime highs and the average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In Derby, the average relative humidity in March is 52%.

Rainfall

In Derby, during March, the rain falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation. In Derby, during the entire year, the rain falls for 48.3 days and collects up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Derby, in March, during 2.8 snowfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Derby, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Derby, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 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 is 9.1h.

UV index

In Derby, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Derby?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Derby, is 54.1°F (12.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Derby?

In Derby, Colorado, the average relative humidity in March is 52%.

How much does it rain in Derby in March?

In Derby, in March, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Derby?

In March, in Derby, Colorado, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Derby have in March?

The average day length in March in Derby is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Derby?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Derby, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:23 pm MDT.

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

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

In Derby, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Derby?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Derby is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Derby, CO

Average temperature in March - Derby, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Derby, CO

Average pressure in March - Derby, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Derby, CO

Average wind speed in March - Derby, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Derby, CO

Average humidity in March - Derby, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

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Average rainfall in March
Derby, CO

Average rainfall in March - Derby, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in March
Derby, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Derby, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 4.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Derby, CO

Average snowfall in March - Derby, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.1"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Derby, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Derby, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Derby, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Derby, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Derby, CO

Average UV index in March - Derby, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Derby, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Derby, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
Derby, CO

Average visibility in March - Derby, 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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