March weather forecast
Prospect Heights, CO

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Prospect Heights, is a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and max 48.4°F (9.1°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a temperature rise, moving from a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) in February to a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Prospect Heights is 56%.

Rainfall

In Prospect Heights, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Prospect Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.6 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Prospect Heights, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow. In Prospect Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 38 days and aggregates up to 23.94" (608mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Prospect Heights, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 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

In March, the average sunshine in Prospect Heights is 9.3h.

UV index

In Prospect Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Prospect Heights in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Prospect Heights, is 48.4°F (9.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Prospect Heights?

In March, the average relative humidity in Prospect Heights, Colorado, is 56%.

How many days does it rain in March in Prospect Heights?

In Prospect Heights, in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Prospect Heights in March?

In Prospect Heights, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Prospect Heights have in March?

In March, the average day length in Prospect Heights is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Prospect Heights?

On the first day of March in Prospect Heights, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:54 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 pm MDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Prospect Heights is 9.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Prospect Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Prospect Heights is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average temperature in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average pressure in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average wind speed in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average humidity in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 56%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

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Average rainfall in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average rainfall in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average snowfall in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 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
Prospect Heights, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average UV index in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Prospect Heights, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 21

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
Prospect Heights, CO

Average visibility in March - Prospect Heights, 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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