March weather forecast
La Junta, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in La Junta, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.4°F (15.8°C) and min 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

As March begins, there is an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C) in February to a refreshing 60.4°F (15.8°C). The nighttime temperature in La Junta shows a significant divergence from the daytime highs, averaging at a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in La Junta is 43%.

Rainfall

In La Junta, during March, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 83.3 rainfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in La Junta. In La Junta, Colorado, in March, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 24.2 snowfall days, and 11.5" (292mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in La Junta is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:48 pm MST. On the last day of March, in La Junta, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:16 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 in La Junta is 8.7h.

UV index

In La Junta, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in La Junta?

During March, La Junta experiences an average high-temperature of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and a low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in La Junta?

The average relative humidity in March in La Junta is 43%.

How much does it rain in La Junta in March?

In March, in La Junta, Colorado, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in La Junta in March?

In March, in La Junta, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout March, 1.34" (34mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in La Junta?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in La Junta?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:48 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:16 pm MDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in La Junta?

In La Junta, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
La Junta, CO

Average temperature in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
La Junta, CO

Average pressure in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
La Junta, CO

Average wind speed in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
La Junta, CO

Average humidity in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

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Average rainfall in March
La Junta, CO

Average rainfall in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in March
La Junta, CO

Average rainfall days in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
La Junta, CO

Average snowfall in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
La Junta, CO

Average snowfall days in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 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
La Junta, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - La Junta, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (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
La Junta, CO

Average sunshine days in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
La Junta, CO

Average UV index in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
La Junta, CO

Average cloud cover in March - La Junta, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
La Junta, CO

Average visibility in March - La Junta, 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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