March weather forecast
Telluride, CO

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The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado
The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado

Weather in March

With the advent of spring, March in Telluride, Colorado sees a notable difference from February's chilly weather. There’s still an abundance of snowfall at 19.88" and significant cloud cover, leading to shorter daylight hours. The slightly warmer temperatures begin to melt the winter snow, leading to rising humidity levels and providing a welcoming hint of the milder season ahead.

Temperature

March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a freezing cold 26.1°F in February to a wintry 32.9°F. Telluride witnesses an average low-temperature of 12.6°F throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Telluride, during March, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Telluride, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 26.34" of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Telluride, Colorado, are January through December. The month with the most snowfall in Telluride, Colorado, is March, when snow falls for 15.6 days and typically aggregates up to 19.88" of snow.

Daylight

In Telluride, Colorado, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:33 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 in Telluride is 7.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Telluride is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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FAQ

How cold is it in Telluride in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32.9°F and a low-temperature of 12.6°F.

What is the average humidity in March in Telluride?

In Telluride, Colorado, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.

How much does it rain in Telluride in March?

In Telluride, Colorado, in March, it is raining for 6.2 days, with typically 2.48" of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Telluride?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Telluride. Snow falls for 15.6 days and accumulates 19.88" of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Telluride?

In Telluride, Colorado, in March, during 15.6 snowfall days, 19.88" of snow is typically accumulated.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Telluride?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Telluride, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Telluride?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Telluride?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Telluride, Colorado, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Telluride, CO

Average temperature in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 32.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 12.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Telluride, CO

Average pressure in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Telluride, CO

Average wind speed in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Telluride, CO

Average humidity in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

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Average rainfall in March
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in March
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 19.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

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Average snowfall days in March
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Telluride, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Telluride, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in March
Telluride, CO

Average UV index in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Telluride, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
Telluride, CO

Average visibility in March - Telluride, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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