March weather forecastSandia Heights, NM
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Sandia Heights, is a mild month, with an average temperature ranging between max 58.6°F (14.8°C) and min 37°F (2.8°C).Temperature
March comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a frosty 48.4°F (9.1°C) in February to a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C). Nightfall in March introduces a considerable dip in temperature in Sandia Heights, settling at an average of 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March in Sandia Heights is 38%.Rainfall
In Sandia Heights, in March, during 5.4 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sandia Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.5 days and collects up to 6.61" (168mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 1.3 days. Throughout March, 0.31" (8mm) of snow is 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of March, 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
The average sunshine in March is 9.7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 42min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
