March weather forecast
Mount Crested Butte, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a freezing cold month in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and min 9°F (-12.8°C).

Temperature

As Mount Crested Butte welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a subzero cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C) in February to a still freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C). In March, Mount Crested Butte records an average nighttime temperature of 9°F (-12.8°C).

Humidity

In Mount Crested Butte, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Mount Crested Butte, during March, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation. In Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.4 days and collects up to 29.33" (745mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Mount Crested Butte. March is the month with the most snowfall in Mount Crested Butte. Snow falls for 21.7 days and accumulates 23.94" (608mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Mount Crested Butte is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 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 is 7h.

UV index

February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Mount Crested Butte. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 1 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Mount Crested Butte?

The high-temperature in Mount Crested Butte during March is 29.7°F (-1.3°C) and the low-temperature is 9°F (-12.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Mount Crested Butte?

In March, the average relative humidity in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Mount Crested Butte in March?

In Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, in March, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Mount Crested Butte?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado. Snow falls for 21.7 days and accumulates 23.94" (608mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Mount Crested Butte?

In March, in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, it is snowing for 21.7 days. Throughout March, 23.94" (608mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Crested Butte have in March?

The average day length in March in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Mount Crested Butte?

On the first day of March in Mount Crested Butte, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Mount Crested Butte?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Crested Butte have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Mount Crested Butte is 7h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Mount Crested Butte?

The months with the lowest UV index in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, are February, March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

How high is the UV index in March in Mount Crested Butte?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Mount Crested Butte, Colorado, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average temperature in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 29.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (67.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and December (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

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Average pressure in March
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Average pressure in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
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Average wind speed in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average humidity in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

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Average rainfall in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average rainfall in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average snowfall in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 23.94"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (23.94").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.16").

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Average snowfall days in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (21.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.7 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
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Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mount Crested Butte, 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (5.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average UV index in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in March
Mount Crested Butte, CO

Average visibility in March - Mount Crested Butte, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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