March weather forecast
San Cristobal, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in San Cristobal, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 43.3°F (6.3°C) and min 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

Temperature

A shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, changing from a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C) in February to a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C). San Cristobal registers a consistent average low-temperature of 23.2°F (-4.9°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In San Cristobal, in March, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In San Cristobal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 13.82" (351mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, September through December. The month with the most snowfall in San Cristobal is March, when snow falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

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 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of March, in San Cristobal, sunrise is at 6:48 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

The average sunshine in March in San Cristobal is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in San Cristobal are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold in San Cristobal during March?

In San Cristobal, in March, the average high-temperature is 43.3°F (6.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 23.2°F (-4.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in San Cristobal?

The average relative humidity in March in San Cristobal, New Mexico, is 60%.

How much does it rain in San Cristobal in March?

In San Cristobal, in March, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in San Cristobal?

The month with the most snowfall in San Cristobal, New Mexico, is March, when snow falls for 10.1 days and typically aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in San Cristobal in March?

In San Cristobal, New Mexico, in March, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does San Cristobal have in March?

In March, the average day length in San Cristobal, New Mexico, is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in San Cristobal?

On the first day of March in San Cristobal, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:24 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in San Cristobal, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in San Cristobal?

The average sunshine duration in March in San Cristobal is 9.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in San Cristobal?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March in San Cristobal?

In San Cristobal, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average temperature in March - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 43.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average pressure in March - San Cristobal, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average wind speed in March - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average humidity in March - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (39%).

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Average rainfall in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average rainfall in March - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average rainfall days in March - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average snowfall in March - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 8.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average snowfall days in March - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.7 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
San Cristobal, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - San Cristobal, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average sunshine days in March - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average UV index in March - San Cristobal, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average cloud cover in March - San Cristobal, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in March
San Cristobal, NM

Average visibility in March - San Cristobal, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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