March weather forecastSanford, CO
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Sanford, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between max 46.2°F (7.9°C) and min 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Temperature
A rise in the average high-temperature is observed during March, moving from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a chilly 46.2°F (7.9°C). In the month of March, the average temperature dips to a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) during the night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 56%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 6.2 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.9 days and collects up to 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 7.3 days and accumulates 3.98" (101mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Sanford, the average sunshine in March is 9.3h.UV index
In Sanford, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Average temperature in March
Sanford, CO
- Average high temperature in March: 46.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in March
Sanford, CO
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sanford, CO
- Average wind speed in March: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Sanford, CO
- Average humidity in March: 56%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).
Average rainfall in March
Sanford, CO
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Sanford, CO
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sanford, CO
- Average snowfall in March: 3.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sanford, CO
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sanford, CO
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sanford, CO
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Sanford, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Sanford, CO
- Average cloud cover in March: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in March
Sanford, 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).
