March weather forecast
Bloomfield, NM

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Weather in March

Spring arrives early in Bloomfield, New Mexico with March boasting a significant rise in temperature to 53.2°F (11.8°C). Although the city experiences frequent rainfalls contributing to humidity, it's balanced by a drop in snowfall, signifying the transition towards the warmer seasons. The month comes with longer sunshine hours and visibility, allowing residents to enjoy the outdoors more. Interestingly, March records the first escalation in wind speed for the year, hinting at breezy Spring days ahead. Blend of rain, sunshine, and warmth make March the true marker of the end of Winter.

Temperature

As Bloomfield transitions into March, the average high-temperature shows a change, moving from a wintry 41.2°F (5.1°C) in February to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). In March, Bloomfield reports a consistent average low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Bloomfield, the average relative humidity in March is 48%.

Rainfall

In Bloomfield, in March, during 7.4 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bloomfield, there are 88.2 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in Bloomfield. In Bloomfield, during March, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bloomfield, there are 25.6 snowfall days, and 17.28" (439mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Bloomfield, 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 March, the average sunshine in Bloomfield is 9.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Bloomfield is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Bloomfield in March?

March temperatures in Bloomfield, New Mexico, vary between a high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34°F (1.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Bloomfield?

The average relative humidity in March in Bloomfield is 48%.

How much does it rain in Bloomfield in March?

In Bloomfield, New Mexico, during March, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bloomfield in March?

In Bloomfield, in March, during 2.1 snowfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bloomfield have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Bloomfield?

On the first day of March in Bloomfield, New Mexico, 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.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Bloomfield?

In Bloomfield, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Bloomfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Bloomfield, New Mexico, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average temperature in March - Bloomfield, 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).

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Average pressure in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average pressure in March - Bloomfield, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average wind speed in March - Bloomfield, 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).

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Average humidity in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average humidity in March - Bloomfield, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average rainfall in March - Bloomfield, 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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Bloomfield, 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).

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Average snowfall in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average snowfall in March - Bloomfield, 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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Bloomfield, 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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bloomfield, 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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Bloomfield, 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).

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Average UV index in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average UV index in March - Bloomfield, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Bloomfield, 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).

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Average visibility in March
Bloomfield, NM

Average visibility in March - Bloomfield, 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).

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