March weather forecast
Los Alamos, NM

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Weather in March

Los Alamos welcomes the early stages of spring in March. The city shifts from winter lows to a more pleasant and warm climate. However, the remnants of winter are not entirely shed. A high of 52.3°F (11.3°C) indicates the transformation towards spring while the dropping snowfall indicates the city's winter might. The city brims with the prospect of life as flowers and trees fill the landscape once again with greenery and raw, untamed colors.

Temperature

March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). March's nights observe an average temperature of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 47%.

Rainfall

In March, in Los Alamos, the rain falls for 7.8 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Los Alamos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 12.05" (306mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Los Alamos, there are 30.9 snowfall days, and 19.69" (500mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 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

The average sunshine in March is 9.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Los Alamos?

The high-temperature, in March, in Los Alamos, is 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Los Alamos?

The average relative humidity in March in Los Alamos, New Mexico, is 47%.

How much does it rain in Los Alamos in March?

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, during March, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Los Alamos in March?

In March, it is snowing for 3.5 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Los Alamos?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Los Alamos?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:00 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Los Alamos, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:26 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Los Alamos, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Los Alamos?

In Los Alamos, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Los Alamos?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Los Alamos is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Today
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Long-term
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Feb
March
Apr
Average high temperature
42.4°F 5.8°C
52.3°F 11.3°C
59.7°F 15.4°C
Average low temperature
23.9°F -4.5°C
31.5°F -0.3°C
36.5°F 2.5°C
Average pressure
30.06" 764mmHg
29.99" 762mmHg
29.89" 759mmHg
Average wind speed
6.5mph 10.5km/h
7.3mph 11.7km/h
8.1mph 13km/h
Average max. wind speed
7.3mph 11.7km/h
8.4mph 13.5km/h
9.4mph 15.1km/h
Average wind speed gusts
10.4mph 16.7km/h
11mph 17.7km/h
11.7mph 18.8km/h
Average humidity
63%
47%
37%
Average rainfall
0.71" 18mm
0.71" 18mm
0.39" 10mm
Average rainfall days
5.3
7.8
7.5
Average snowfall
4.02" 102mm
1.54" 39mm
0.94" 24mm
Average snowfall days
7.1
3.5
1.5
Average daylight
10h 5min
12h 0min
13h 1min
Average sunshine
7h 1min
9h 4min
11h 2min
Average sunshine days
18.5
19.8
19.3
Average UV index
2
3
4
Average cloud cover
21%
18%
17%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average temperature in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average pressure in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"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).

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Average wind speed in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average wind speed in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average humidity in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (33%).

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Average rainfall in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average rainfall in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.71"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average snowfall in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Los Alamos, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • 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, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average UV index in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Los Alamos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in March
Los Alamos, NM

Average visibility in March - Los Alamos, 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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