March weather forecastDerby, CO
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Derby, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and 54.1°F (12.3°C).Temperature
March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a fresh 54.1°F (12.3°C). March nights are characterized by a notable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 52%.Rainfall
In Derby, in March, it is raining for 4.7 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 48.3 rainfall days, and 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout March, 1.1" (28mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.6 snowfall days, and 8.5" (216mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.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 March, 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 of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 6min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
