March weather forecastEldorado at Santa Fe, NM
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55°F (12.8°C) and an average low of 33.8°F (1°C).Temperature
In Eldorado at Santa Fe, the onset of March comes with an increased average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 44.6°F (7°C) to a cool 55°F (12.8°C). In the month of March, an average of 33.8°F (1°C) marks the low-temperature.Humidity
In Eldorado at Santa Fe, the average relative humidity in March is 43%.Rainfall
In Eldorado at Santa Fe, in March, during 7 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Eldorado at Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81.2 days and collects up to 6.85" (174mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Eldorado at Santa Fe. In Eldorado at Santa Fe, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.1" (28mm) of snow. In Eldorado at Santa Fe, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.6 days and aggregates up to 13.11" (333mm) of snow.Daylight
In Eldorado at Santa Fe, New Mexico, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:24 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 9.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 55°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average humidity in March: 43%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).
Average rainfall in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May and June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (6.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 17
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in March
Eldorado at Santa Fe, 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).
