March weather forecastGrants, NM
March
Weather in March
March marks the start of meteorological spring in Grants. The weather starts to lose its winter bite as temperatures rise with the advent of the new season. Don’t pack your snow gear just yet though, as the occasional snowfall can still occur. Generally, expect a bit more sunshine and a slight drop in humidity. This month could be considered the beginning of the hiking season, given the generally pleasant weather and increased daylight.Temperature
Grants's transition into March is marked by a temperature shift, moving from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in February to a fresh 53.1°F (11.7°C). Grants observes an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) during March.Humidity
In Grants, the average relative humidity in March is 43%.Rainfall
In Grants, during March, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Grants, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.5 days and collects up to 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Grants, during March, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 25.4 snowfall days, and 13.15" (334mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Grants, New Mexico, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:07 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:32 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 9.2h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Average temperature in March
Grants, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 53.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Grants, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Grants, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 10mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Grants, NM
- Average humidity in March: 43%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in March
Grants, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Grants, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Grants, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Grants, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Grants, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Grants, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 22.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Grants, 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
Grants, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in March
Grants, 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).
