March weather forecastCapitan, NM
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Capitan, is a mild month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.2°F (2.9°C) and 58.3°F (14.6°C).Temperature
March's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a chilly 49.8°F (9.9°C) in February to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). Capitan records an average temperature drop to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C) in March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Capitan is 36%.Rainfall
In Capitan, New Mexico, during March, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Capitan, in March, snow falls for 1.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Capitan, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.8 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 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
The average sunshine in March is 9.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in March translates into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Capitan, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 58.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°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°F).
Average pressure in March
Capitan, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Capitan, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Capitan, NM
- Average humidity in March: 36%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in March
Capitan, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Capitan, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Capitan, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0.71"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Capitan, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Capitan, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Capitan, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 24.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Capitan, NM
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Capitan, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 17
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in March
Capitan, 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).
