March weather forecast
Platteville, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Platteville, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 32.5°F (0.3°C) and 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

As Platteville, Colorado, welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C). Nighttime in March brings a stark departure from the daily high, resting at an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Platteville, Colorado, is 52%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Platteville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 66.3 days and collects up to 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.4 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. In Platteville, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 10.2" (259mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Platteville, Colorado, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of March, 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 in Platteville is 8.9h.

UV index

In Platteville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Platteville?

March temperatures in Platteville vary between a high-temperature of 54.3°F (12.4°C) and a low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Platteville?

In March, the average relative humidity in Platteville, Colorado, is 52%.

How many days does it rain in March in Platteville?

In Platteville, in March, during 5.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Platteville in March?

In Platteville, Colorado, in March, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Platteville?

The average day length in March in Platteville, Colorado, is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Platteville?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Platteville, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:23 pm MDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Platteville, Colorado, is 8.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Platteville?

In Platteville, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Platteville, CO

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).

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Average pressure in March
Platteville, CO

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).

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Average wind speed in March
Platteville, CO

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).

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Average humidity in March
Platteville, CO

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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Platteville, CO

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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Platteville, CO

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).

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Average snowfall in March
Platteville, CO

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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Platteville, CO

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).

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

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Platteville, CO

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).

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Average UV index in March
Platteville, CO

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Platteville, CO

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).

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Average visibility in March
Platteville, CO

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).

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