March weather forecast
Raton, NM

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Raton, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.5°F (11.4°C) and 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature rises from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). In March, in Raton, the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 47%.

Rainfall

In Raton, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Raton, there are 93.8 rainfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. In Raton, during March, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.02" (102mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40.2 snowfall days, and 24.41" (620mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Raton, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In Raton, the average sunshine in March is 9.3h.

UV index

In Raton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transform into the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in March in Raton?

In March, in Raton, New Mexico, the average high-temperature is 52.5°F (11.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.7°F (-0.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Raton?

In Raton, the average relative humidity in March is 47%.

How many days does it rain in March in Raton?

In Raton, in March, during 5.1 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Raton in March?

In March, in Raton, New Mexico, it is snowing for 5.6 days. Throughout March, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Raton?

The average day length in March in Raton is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Raton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:51 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Raton, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Raton, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Raton?

In Raton, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Raton?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Raton, NM

Average temperature in March - Raton, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21°F).

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Average pressure in March
Raton, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Raton, NM

Average wind speed in March - Raton, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Raton, NM

Average humidity in March - Raton, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

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Average rainfall in March
Raton, NM

Average rainfall in March - Raton, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.39").

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Average rainfall days in March
Raton, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Raton, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Raton, NM

Average snowfall in March - Raton, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Raton, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Raton, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Raton, NM
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 59min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 39min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 41min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Raton, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Raton, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 20.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Raton, NM

Average UV index in March - Raton, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Raton, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Raton, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 19

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and July (Cloud cover 20).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
Raton, NM

Average visibility in March - Raton, 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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