March weather forecastElkdale, CO
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Elkdale, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.6°F (0.9°C) and min 13.5°F (-10.3°C).Temperature
Elkdale in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C) to a cold 33.6°F (0.9°C). In the month of March, the average temperature dips to a frigid cold 13.5°F (-10.3°C) during the night.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 8.1 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 96.3 rainfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. In Elkdale, in March, during 15.7 snowfall days, 7.56" (192mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Elkdale, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 110.7 days and aggregates up to 59.88" (1521mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:55 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:27 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 8.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 33.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 13.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (49%).
Average rainfall in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 7.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (10.94").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.1 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Elkdale, 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: 8h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 12.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Elkdale, CO
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (5mi).
