March weather forecast
Contreras, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Contreras, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and an average low of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a shift in the average high-temperature, increasing from February's cool 51.6°F (10.9°C) to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). An average low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C) marks the nights throughout March.

Humidity

In Contreras, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in March is 34%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Contreras. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Contreras aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Contreras, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Contreras is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Contreras, 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

In March, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 transforms into these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Contreras?

March temperatures in Contreras, New Mexico, vary between a high-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and a low-temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Contreras?

The average relative humidity in March is 34%.

What is the driest month in Contreras?

March is the month with the least rainfall in Contreras, New Mexico. Rain falls for 5 days and accumulates 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Contreras in March?

In March, in Contreras, New Mexico, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout March, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Contreras?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Contreras aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Contreras have in March?

In Contreras, New Mexico, the average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Contreras?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Contreras, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:27 pm MDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Contreras, New Mexico, is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in March in Contreras?

In Contreras, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. 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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Average temperature in March
Contreras, NM

Average temperature in March - Contreras, 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).

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Average pressure in March
Contreras, NM

Average pressure in March - Contreras, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Contreras, NM

Average wind speed in March - Contreras, 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).

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Average humidity in March
Contreras, NM

Average humidity in March - Contreras, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Contreras, NM

Average rainfall in March - Contreras, 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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Contreras, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Contreras, 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).

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Average snowfall in March
Contreras, NM

Average snowfall in March - Contreras, 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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Contreras, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Contreras, 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).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Contreras, 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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Contreras, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Contreras, 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).

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Average UV index in March
Contreras, NM

Average UV index in March - Contreras, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Contreras, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Contreras, 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).

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Average visibility in March
Contreras, NM

Average visibility in March - Contreras, 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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