March weather forecast
Sandia Heights, NM

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sandia Heights, is a moderate month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average high of 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

Sandia Heights sees a rise in temperature during March, with average high-temperatures transitioning from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in February to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). A steady average of 37°F (2.8°C) throughout March in Sandia Heights underscores a considerable divergence from the daytime high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 38%.

Rainfall

In Sandia Heights, in March, it is raining for 5.4 days, with typically 0.35" (9mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sandia Heights, there are 70.5 rainfall days, and 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sandia Heights, in March, during 1.3 snowfall days, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sandia Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.8 days and aggregates up to 8.11" (206mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March in Sandia Heights, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:26 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 is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Sandia Heights is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Sandia Heights?

During March, Sandia Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 58.6°F (14.8°C) and a low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Sandia Heights?

The average relative humidity in March is 38%.

How much does it rain in Sandia Heights in March?

In Sandia Heights, during March, the rain falls for 5.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Sandia Heights?

In Sandia Heights, New Mexico, in March, snow falls for 1.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Sandia Heights?

In March, the average day length in Sandia Heights, New Mexico, is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Sandia Heights?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Sandia Heights, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:26 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Sandia Heights, New Mexico, 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 Sandia Heights?

The average sunshine duration in March in Sandia Heights is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Sandia Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average temperature in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average pressure in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average wind speed in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average humidity in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 38%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average rainfall in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average snowfall in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.6 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
Sandia Heights, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

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

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Average sunshine days in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average UV index in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Sandia Heights, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in March
Sandia Heights, NM

Average visibility in March - Sandia Heights, 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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