March weather forecast
Chaparral, NM

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Weather in March

In contrast to the preceding months, March in Chaparral observes no snowfall, which signals strong transition to a warmer season. The month hosts an appreciable increase in daily temperature and a decline in relative humidity, all pointing toward a warmer spring atmosphere. Visitors can look forward to more daylight hours and a stronger sun, stimulating greater outdoor activity possibilities. An average wind speed of 9.3mph (15km/h) can also be expected in this month, somewhat stronger than in February.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Chaparral's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from February's comfortable 61°F (16.1°C) to an agreeable 70.2°F (21.2°C). Despite the intense daytime heat, Chaparral sustains a steady low-temperature average of 48.6°F (9.2°C) during March.

Humidity

In Chaparral, the average relative humidity in March is 28%.

Rainfall

In Chaparral, in March, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chaparral, during the entire year, the rain falls for 62.9 days and collects up to 6.65" (169mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Chaparral, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:25 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 9.3h.

UV index

In Chaparral, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Chaparral in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Chaparral, is 70.2°F (21.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.6°F (9.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Chaparral?

In Chaparral, the average relative humidity in March is 28%.

How much does it rain in Chaparral in March?

In Chaparral, during March, the rain falls for 3.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Chaparral?

March through October are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in Chaparral in March?

In March, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

How many hours of daylight does Chaparral have in March?

In Chaparral, New Mexico, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Chaparral?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:25 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Chaparral, 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 Chaparral have in March?

In Chaparral, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Chaparral?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Chaparral, New Mexico, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Feb
March
Apr
Average high temperature
61°F 16.1°C
70.2°F 21.2°C
77.2°F 25.1°C
Average low temperature
41°F 5°C
48.6°F 9.2°C
53.8°F 12.1°C
Average pressure
30.02" 763mmHg
29.96" 761mmHg
29.87" 759mmHg
Average wind speed
8mph 12.9km/h
9.3mph 15km/h
10.7mph 17.2km/h
Average max. wind speed
9.1mph 14.6km/h
10.5mph 16.9km/h
11.9mph 19.2km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.4mph 20km/h
13.8mph 22.2km/h
15.7mph 25.3km/h
Average humidity
37%
28%
22%
Average rainfall
0.39" 10mm
0.47" 12mm
0.08" 2mm
Average rainfall days
2.7
3.2
2.3
Average snowfall
0.63" 16mm
0" 0mm
0" 0mm
Average snowfall days
0.6
0
0
Average daylight
11h 1min
12h 0min
13h 0min
Average sunshine
7h 2min
9h 2min
11h 4min
Average sunshine days
24.6
27.4
28.1
Average UV index
4
5
5
Average cloud cover
15%
15%
11%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in March
Chaparral, NM

Average temperature in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 70.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Chaparral, NM

Average pressure in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Chaparral, NM

Average wind speed in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Chaparral, NM

Average humidity in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 28%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (49%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

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Average rainfall in March
Chaparral, NM

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in March
Chaparral, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is April (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Chaparral, NM

Average snowfall in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Chaparral, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Chaparral, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 27.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Chaparral, NM

Average UV index in March - Chaparral, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Chaparral, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in March
Chaparral, NM

Average visibility in March - Chaparral, 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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