March weather forecastRaton, NM
March
Weather in March
As Raton transitions towards spring in March, a gradual rise in temperature becomes evident. A striking increase in maximum temperature up to 52.5°F (11.4°C) is observed from February's highest point. The snow lessens, leaving only 4.02" (102mm) behind, signifying the last call of winter. Rainfall starts to play a more significant role as the snow melts away. While the colder days are not far behind, the longer daylight hours and the slight rise in sunshine hint at the warming trend over the horizon.Temperature
Raton in March shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a fresh 52.5°F (11.4°C). Raton's temperature in March declines substantially from daytime highs, settling at a consistent average of 30.7°F (-0.7°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Raton, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in March is 47%.Rainfall
In Raton, during March, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 93.8 rainfall days, and 12.32" (313mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. In Raton, New Mexico, in March, during 5.6 snowfall days, 4.02" (102mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Raton, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 24.41" (620mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:52 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Raton, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:19 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 9.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Raton, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- 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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
