March weather forecastAztec, NM
March
Weather in March
March introduces a substantial shift in the climate of Aztec, rolling out the carpet for spring. The landscape transforms under the influence of longer sunshine hours, a decrease in snowfall, and a visible decrease in humidity relative to the previous months. March experiences a significant rise in temperatures, climbing up to 53.2°F (11.8°C). By the end of the month, signs of winter vanish almost completely, replaced by a stunning display of blooming flora and fauna. March, thus, serves as a welcoming threshold to the welcoming embrace of spring.Temperature
March brings a temperature increase in Aztec, with average high-temperatures moving from February's wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Aztec observes an average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) during March nights.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Aztec, New Mexico, is 48%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Aztec, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.2 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Aztec, New Mexico, in March, snow falls for 2.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.02" (26mm) of snow. In Aztec, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.6 days and aggregates up to 17.28" (439mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Aztec is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:33 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 Aztec, the average sunshine in March is 9.1h.UV index
In Aztec, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Aztec, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Aztec, NM
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Aztec, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Aztec, NM
- Average humidity in March: 48%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).
Average rainfall in March
Aztec, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Aztec, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Aztec, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 1.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Aztec, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Aztec, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Aztec, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Aztec, NM
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Aztec, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in March
Aztec, NM
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
