March weather forecastPetaca, NM
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Petaca, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C) and an average low of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).Temperature
March signals a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 35.8°F (2.1°C) to a chilly 45.3°F (7.4°C). The month of March sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C).Humidity
In Petaca, the average relative humidity in March is 59%.Rainfall
In Petaca, in March, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Petaca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Petaca, in March, during 6.9 snowfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Petaca, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 21.69" (551mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:25 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
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Petaca, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 45.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Petaca, 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
Petaca, 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 July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Petaca, NM
- Average humidity in March: 59%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in March
Petaca, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Petaca, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Petaca, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Petaca, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Petaca, 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 12min
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 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Petaca, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Petaca, 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
Petaca, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Petaca, NM
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
