March weather forecastLittleton, CO

The hilly slopes on the South Platte River during the fall, large rocks, and stones in the river below

March

Weather in March

March ushers in the spring season in Littleton, Colorado, with average high temperatures reaching 52.3°F (11.3°C). The month often presents a blend of winter remnants and spring onset, transitioning from frosty chill to reviving warmth in the space of a month. Significant reductions of snowfall to 5.31" (135mm) across 6.2 days characterize the end of the winter season. The increased daylight hours to 12.0 hours per day signify the progression towards summer. Simultaneously, the frequency of rainfall increases as winter transitions into spring.

Temperature

As March arrives, Littleton's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). March nights present a stark temperature decrease to a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Littleton is 54%.

Rainfall

In Littleton, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Littleton, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.2 days and collects up to 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Littleton. In March, it is snowing for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 5.31" (135mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 42.7 snowfall days, and 34.92" (887mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Littleton, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 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 March, the average sunshine in Littleton is 9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Littleton is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Littleton in March has an average high-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 30°F (-1.1°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in Littleton, Colorado, is 54%.

In Littleton, Colorado, in March, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Littleton, in March, snow falls for 6.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Littleton, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 pm MDT.

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

In Littleton, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in March is 9h.

In Littleton, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

41.7°F

52.3°F

58.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7mph

7.5mph

7.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.3

13.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Littleton, CO

Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41°F).

Average low temperature in March: 30°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

Average pressure in March
Littleton, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Littleton, CO

Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Littleton, CO

Average humidity in March: 54%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and August (41%).

Average rainfall in March
Littleton, CO

Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Littleton, CO

Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Littleton, CO

Average snowfall in March: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.3").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Littleton, CO

Average snowfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Littleton, CO

Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

Average UV index in March
Littleton, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Littleton, CO

Average cloud cover in March: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Littleton, 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).