March weather forecastFort Carson, CO

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fort Carson, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 30.7°F (-0.7°C) and 51.8°F (11°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 40.8°F (4.9°C) in February to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). In Fort Carson, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

In Fort Carson, the average relative humidity in March is 51%.

Rainfall

In Fort Carson, in March, during 9.1 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Fort Carson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.1 days and collects up to 12.99" (330mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Fort Carson, it is snowing for 6 days. Throughout March, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated. In Fort Carson, during the entire year, snow falls for 45 days and aggregates up to 23.5" (597mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Fort Carson is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Fort Carson, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Fort Carson, the average sunshine in March is 9.2h.

UV index

In Fort Carson, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In Fort Carson, in March, the average high-temperature is 51.8°F (11°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 51%.

In Fort Carson, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Fort Carson, Colorado, in March, snow falls for 6 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow.

The average day length in March in Fort Carson, Colorado, is 11h and 59min.

On the first day of March in Fort Carson, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In Fort Carson, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.2h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Carson, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average high temperature in March: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average humidity in March: 51%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average snowfall in March: 3.74"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average sunshine in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 12min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Fort Carson, CO

  • Average cloud cover in March: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in March
Fort Carson, 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).