March weather forecast
Platteville, CO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Platteville, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 54.3°F and 32.5°F.

Temperature

March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's wintry 42.3°F to a cool 54.3°F. Platteville records a marked divergence from the day's high temperatures, with nights in March averaging at a wintry 32.5°F.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.39" of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 66.3 rainfall days, and 4.02" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Platteville, in March, snow falls for 4.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" of snow. In Platteville, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.6 days and aggregates up to 10.2" of snow.

Daylight

In Platteville, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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FAQ

What is the average March temperature in Platteville?

In March, in Platteville, the average high-temperature is 54.3°F, and the average low-temperature is 32.5°F.

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 March, in Platteville, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.39" of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Platteville in March?

In Platteville, Colorado, in March, during 4.4 snowfall days, 1.5" of snow is typically accumulated.

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

The average day length in March in Platteville 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 6:32 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Platteville, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Platteville, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Platteville have in March?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Platteville?

In Platteville, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from 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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