March weather forecastPalisade, CO
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Palisade, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and max 47.8°F (8.8°C).Temperature
As March sets, the average high-temperature shows an increase, moving up from an icy 37.4°F (3°C) in February to a chilly 47.8°F (8.8°C). Palisade witnesses an average low-temperature of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 61%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Palisade, in March, snow falls for 4.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.8" (71mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 39.6 snowfall days, and 20.04" (509mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:36 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 is 8.6h.UV index
In Palisade, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Palisade, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 47.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Palisade, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Palisade, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Palisade, CO
- Average humidity in March: 61%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in March
Palisade, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.79").
Average rainfall days in March
Palisade, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Palisade, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 2.8"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Palisade, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Palisade, 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: 8h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Palisade, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Palisade, CO
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Palisade, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 27
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in March
Palisade, 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).
