March weather forecastBelen, NM
March
Weather in March
March in Belen, New Mexico signals the onset of spring, with rising temperatures characteristic of this season. March exhibits a leap in temperature from the previous month, moving towards a milder climate with highs of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and lows of 39.9°F (4.4°C). An increase in the duration of daylight hours is another sign of the approaching spring. Minimal snowfall is a clear indication of this transition, distinctively separating March from its snow-ridden predecessors.Temperature
March sees a temperature increase, moving from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in February to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). In Belen, in March, the average low-temperature is an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C).Humidity
In Belen, the average relative humidity in March is 34%.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall in Belen is March, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Belen, New Mexico. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Belen aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:27 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 in Belen is 9.6h.UV index
In Belen, 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 the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Belen, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 61.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 39.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Belen, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Belen, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Belen, NM
- Average humidity in March: 34%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).
Average rainfall in March
Belen, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Belen, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Belen, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Belen, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Belen, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Belen, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 25.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Belen, NM
- Average UV index in March: 4
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Belen, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in March
Belen, 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).
