March weather forecast
Estes Park, CO

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Weather in March

March ushers in slight changes to the weather in comparison to February. As winter slowly begins to retreat, the city continues to witness snowfall, although less intense. With increasing sunshine hours, this month offers an ideal blend of cooler temperature and sunlight. Despite regular snowfall, March marks the start of the transition towards spring conditions. The air pressure fluctuates around 30" (762mm), contributing to the changing climate.

Temperature

In Estes Park, the average high-temperature in March rises, from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February, to a cold 37.8°F (3.2°C). Estes Park records an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 20.1°F (-6.6°C) in March.

Humidity

In Estes Park, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

In Estes Park, Colorado, in March, it is raining for 8.2 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Estes Park, there are 117 rainfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through June, August through December. In Estes Park, in March, snow falls for 16.8 days, with typically accumulated 17.68" (449mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Estes Park, there are 114.1 snowfall days, and 105.67" (2684mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Estes Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Estes Park, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:26 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 8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March translates into the following guidance:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Estes Park in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Estes Park, is 37.8°F (3.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.1°F (-6.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Estes Park?

In Estes Park, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How much does it rain in Estes Park in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Estes Park?

In Estes Park, in March, snow falls for 16.8 days, with typically accumulated 17.68" (449mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Estes Park?

In Estes Park, Colorado, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Estes Park?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:26 pm MDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Estes Park is 8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Estes Park?

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Estes Park.

How high is the UV index in March in Estes Park?

In Estes Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Estes Park, CO

Average temperature in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (12.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Estes Park, CO

Average pressure in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Estes Park, CO

Average wind speed in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Estes Park, CO

Average humidity in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (50%).

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Average rainfall in March
Estes Park, CO

Average rainfall in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in March
Estes Park, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Estes Park, CO

Average snowfall in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 17.68"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (21.3").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Estes Park, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (16.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Estes Park, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Estes Park, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Estes Park, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Estes Park, CO

Average UV index in March - Estes Park, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Estes Park, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Estes Park, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and May (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in March
Estes Park, CO

Average visibility in March - Estes Park, 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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