March weather forecast
Fruita, CO

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Fruita, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature increases from a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C) in February to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). The average low-temperature, in March, is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

In Fruita, the average relative humidity in March is 57%.

Rainfall

In Fruita, Colorado, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fruita, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.7 days and collects up to 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Fruita, Colorado, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fruita, there are 30 snowfall days, and 13.03" (331mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Fruita, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:37 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Fruita is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in March in Fruita?

The average high-temperature, in March, is 49.3°F (9.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Fruita?

The average relative humidity in March is 57%.

How many days does it rain in March in Fruita?

In Fruita, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Fruita in March?

In Fruita, Colorado, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Fruita have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Fruita?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:37 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fruita, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Fruita have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Fruita, Colorado, is 8.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Fruita?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Fruita is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Fruita, CO

Average temperature in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Fruita, CO

Average pressure in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Fruita, CO

Average wind speed in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Fruita, CO

Average humidity in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).

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Average rainfall in March
Fruita, CO

Average rainfall in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Fruita, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Fruita, CO

Average snowfall in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.65"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Fruita, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fruita, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 59min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 53min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 28min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Fruita, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Fruita, CO

Average UV index in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Fruita, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 11).

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Average visibility in March
Fruita, CO

Average visibility in March - Fruita, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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