March weather forecast
Alto, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a mild month in Alto, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C) in February to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) is expected in Alto.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 36%.

Rainfall

In Alto, during March, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Alto, there are 105.3 rainfall days, and 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Alto, in March, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 11.26" (286mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Alto, New Mexico, is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Alto, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:22 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 Alto, the average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

In Alto, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. 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 4 suggests these recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Alto?

In Alto, 58.3°F (14.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 37.2°F (2.9°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Alto?

In March, the average relative humidity in Alto, New Mexico, is 36%.

How many days does it rain in March in Alto?

In March, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout March, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Alto in March?

In Alto, during March, snow falls for 1.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Alto have in March?

In March, the average day length in Alto, New Mexico, is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Alto?

On the first day of March in Alto, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Alto, New Mexico, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Alto have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Alto?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Alto, NM

Average temperature in March - Alto, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

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Average pressure in March
Alto, NM

Average pressure in March - Alto, 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 (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Alto, NM

Average wind speed in March - Alto, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Alto, NM

Average humidity in March - Alto, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 36%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

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Average rainfall in March
Alto, NM

Average rainfall in March - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Alto, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Alto, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Alto, NM

Average snowfall in March - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Alto, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Alto, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 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
Alto, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Alto, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Alto, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Alto, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Alto, NM

Average UV index in March - Alto, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Alto, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Alto, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in March
Alto, NM

Average visibility in March - Alto, 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).

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