March weather forecast
Fort Garland, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fort Garland, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.7°F (-3.5°C) and max 44.2°F (6.8°C).

Temperature

Observing a rise in March, the average high-temperature goes from February's cold 34°F (1.1°C) to a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C). In March, in Fort Garland, the average low-temperature is a freezing cold 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

Humidity

In Fort Garland, the average relative humidity in March is 60%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 6.9 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Garland, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Fort Garland is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Fort Garland, sunrise is at 6:47 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

In Fort Garland, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.

UV index

In Fort Garland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Fort Garland in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fort Garland are 44.2°F (6.8°C) and 25.7°F (-3.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Fort Garland?

In March, the average relative humidity in Fort Garland is 60%.

How many days does it rain in March in Fort Garland?

In Fort Garland, Colorado, in March, during 6.9 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Fort Garland?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Fort Garland, Colorado. Snow falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Fort Garland in March?

In Fort Garland, during March, snow falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 9.37" (238mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Fort Garland?

In March, the average day length in Fort Garland is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Fort Garland?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Fort Garland, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:23 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fort Garland?

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Fort Garland?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Fort Garland?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Fort Garland, Colorado, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average temperature in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average pressure in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average wind speed in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average humidity in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 9.37"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fort Garland, 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: 9h and 1min

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 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average UV index in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
Fort Garland, CO

Average visibility in March - Fort Garland, 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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