March weather forecastPlatteville, CO
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Platteville, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 54.3°F (12.4°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).Temperature
March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Platteville encounters a substantial decline from its daily high to a low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during March nights.Humidity
In Platteville, the average relative humidity in March is 52%.Rainfall
In March, in Platteville, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Platteville, Colorado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.3 days and collects up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Platteville are January through May, October through December. In Platteville, during March, snow falls for 4.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Platteville, there are 29.6 snowfall days, and 10.2" (259mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March in Platteville, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 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
The average sunshine in March is 8.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. 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
Platteville, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 54.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Platteville, CO
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Platteville, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Platteville, CO
- Average humidity in March: 52%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (42%).
Average rainfall in March
Platteville, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 0.39"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.67").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.12").
Average rainfall days in March
Platteville, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Platteville, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Platteville, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Platteville, CO
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Platteville, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Platteville, 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
Platteville, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 25
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in March
Platteville, 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).
