March weather forecastAlamogordo, NM
March
Weather in March
March is a month of transition for Alamogordo, New Mexico, as the city moves from the cool vestiges of winter towards the warming influence of spring. Temperatures rise to a comfortable high of 64.2°F (17.9°C), offering residents a taste of the warmer months to come. The city experiences diminished rainfall, marking a transition away from the climatic characteristics of winter. With the advent of spring, the city can look forward to further temperature increases, decreased rainfall, and the flourishing natural beauty that April promises.Temperature
March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a fresh 55.2°F (12.9°C) in February to a comfortable 64.2°F (17.9°C). Alamogordo experiences an average low-temperature of 43.9°F (6.6°C) in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 30%.Rainfall
In Alamogordo, in March, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 60.2 rainfall days, and 5.79" (147mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Alamogordo, New Mexico, snow does not fall in March through October.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 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 is 9.8h.UV index
In Alamogordo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Average temperature in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 64.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 43.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average humidity in March: 30%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (51%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (25%).
Average rainfall in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.16").
Average rainfall days in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 4.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 27 days
The month with the most sunshine days is April (27.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).
Average UV index in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Alamogordo, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 16).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in March
Alamogordo, NM
- 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).
