March weather forecast
McDonald, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a pleasant month in McDonald, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 46°F (7.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature increases in March, moving from a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C) in February to a pleasant 68.4°F (20.2°C). Throughout March, McDonald registers a distinct decrease from daytime highs, reaching an average low of 46°F (7.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 35%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 77 rainfall days, and 11.22" (285mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall in McDonald, New Mexico. In March, in McDonald, it is snowing for 0.3 days. Throughout March, 0.08" (2mm) of snow is accumulated. In McDonald, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.4 days and aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of March, in McDonald, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:13 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 McDonald, New Mexico, the average sunshine in March is 9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in McDonald?

In March, in McDonald, the average high-temperature is 68.4°F (20.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in McDonald?

The average relative humidity in March in McDonald, New Mexico, is 35%.

How much does it rain in McDonald in March?

In McDonald, New Mexico, in March, during 5.2 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in McDonald in March?

In McDonald, New Mexico, during March, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does McDonald have in March?

In March, the average day length in McDonald is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in McDonald?

On the first day of March in McDonald, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:50 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:13 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in McDonald, New Mexico, 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 McDonald?

In March, the average sunshine duration in McDonald is 9h.

What is the UV index reading in March in McDonald?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in McDonald, New Mexico, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
McDonald, NM

Average temperature in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 68.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 46°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
McDonald, NM

Average pressure in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
McDonald, NM

Average wind speed in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
McDonald, NM

Average humidity in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).

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Average rainfall in March
McDonald, NM

Average rainfall in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in March
McDonald, NM

Average rainfall days in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
McDonald, NM

Average snowfall in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
McDonald, NM

Average snowfall days in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
McDonald, NM

Average sunshine days in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (16.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
McDonald, NM

Average UV index in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
McDonald, NM

Average cloud cover in March - McDonald, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in March
McDonald, NM

Average visibility in March - McDonald, 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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