Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, transitions into March, a marginal rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C) in February to a mild 58.3°F (14.6°C). The low-temperature in Ruidoso Downs averages to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
In Ruidoso Downs, the average relative humidity in March is 36%.Rainfall
In Ruidoso Downs, during March, the rain falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. In Ruidoso Downs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.3 days and collects up to 18.5" (470mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Ruidoso Downs, in March, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 19.1 snowfall days, and 11.26" (286mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:22 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 March, the average sunshine in Ruidoso Downs is 9.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ruidoso Downs is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What are March temperatures in Ruidoso Downs?
What is the average humidity in March in Ruidoso Downs?
How much does it rain in Ruidoso Downs in March?
How much does it snow in Ruidoso Downs in March?
What is the average length of the day in March in Ruidoso Downs?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Ruidoso Downs?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ruidoso Downs?
How long on average sun shines in March in Ruidoso Downs?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Ruidoso Downs?
Average temperature in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 58.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Ruidoso Downs, 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 June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 10.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average humidity in March: 36%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0.63"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ruidoso Downs, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 24.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average UV index in March: 4
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 15
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in March
Ruidoso Downs, 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).
Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, USA
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