March weather forecastLas Cruces, NM
March
Weather in March
As Las Cruces transitions from winter to spring in March, the weather follows suit. Temperatures steadily rise, movement from the frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C) to the significantly warmer 69.1°F (20.6°C) signals this change. While there is an increase in rainfall, it’s parallel to the preceding month’s average, keeping the region's climate predominantly dry. This period also sees a slight extension in daylight hours, introducing more opportunities for outdoor endeavors.Temperature
As Las Cruces welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a rise, transitioning from a moderate 60.1°F (15.6°C) in February to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C). Despite a stark disparity with daily highs, Las Cruces records an average nighttime temperature of 46.9°F (8.3°C) in March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Las Cruces is 28%.Rainfall
In Las Cruces, in March, it is raining for 4.2 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.4 rainfall days, and 9.72" (247mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Las Cruces, 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 March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:05 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:26 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 9.4h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Las Cruces, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 69.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 46.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Las Cruces, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Las Cruces, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Las Cruces, NM
- Average humidity in March: 28%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).
Average rainfall in March
Las Cruces, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").
Average rainfall days in March
Las Cruces, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 4.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Las Cruces, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Las Cruces, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Las Cruces, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Las Cruces, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 26.7 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and April (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Las Cruces, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Las Cruces, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 15
The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in March
Las Cruces, 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).
