March weather forecastPeñasco, NM
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Peñasco, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C) and an average low of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Temperature
March witnesses an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 37°F (2.8°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Nightfall in March introduces a considerable dip in temperature, settling at an average of 25.3°F (-3.7°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 56%.Rainfall
In Peñasco, in March, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Peñasco, New Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105 days and collects up to 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Peñasco, during March, snow falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow. In Peñasco, New Mexico, during the entire year, snow falls for 46.7 days and aggregates up to 31.46" (799mm) of snow.Daylight
In Peñasco, New Mexico, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:58 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Peñasco, sunrise is at 6:49 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 Peñasco, the average sunshine in March is 9.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Peñasco are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 25.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average humidity in March: 56%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (38%).
Average rainfall in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.59").
Average rainfall days in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 4.09"
The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (5.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Peñasco, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 24min
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 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 20
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Peñasco, NM
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
