March weather forecastDurango, CO
March
Weather in March
As March sets in Durango, the winter chill gradually begins to wane, ushering in signs of spring. This transition month witnesses diminishing snowfall while rainfall starts to take prominence. The average peak temperature gets a considerable boost to reach 41.9°F (5.5°C). Daylight hours extend, signaling that winter’s slumber is nearing its end. Despite the persisting cold, the city gradually starts to shake off its winter chills.Temperature
The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a still wintry 41.9°F (5.5°C). An average low-temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) is recorded in the month of March.Humidity
In Durango, the average relative humidity in March is 69%.Rainfall
In Durango, in March, it is raining for 6.8 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.4 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Durango, Colorado, in March, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 12.32" (313mm) of snow. In Durango, during the entire year, snow falls for 69.1 days and aggregates up to 74.06" (1881mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:33 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 March, the average sunshine in Durango is 8.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Durango, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 41.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Durango, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Durango, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Durango, CO
- Average humidity in March: 69%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).
Average rainfall in March
Durango, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Durango, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Durango, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 12.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (14.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Durango, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Durango, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Durango, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Durango, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Durango, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in March
Durango, CO
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
