March weather forecastSandia Park, NM
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Sandia Park, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average low of 36.3°F (2.4°C).Temperature
March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a frosty 47.8°F (8.8°C) in February to a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C). In March, the average low-temperature is a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 39%.Rainfall
In Sandia Park, New Mexico, during March, the rain falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 77.3 rainfall days, and 7.68" (195mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Sandia Park, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 19 snowfall days, and 11.97" (304mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Sandia Park is 12h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:01 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Sandia Park, 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 Sandia Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sandia Park, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 57.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Sandia Park, 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 Park, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Sandia Park, NM
- Average humidity in March: 39%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (28%).
Average rainfall in March
Sandia Park, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Sandia Park, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sandia Park, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sandia Park, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sandia Park, 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 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sandia Park, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Sandia Park, NM
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Sandia Park, 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 10).
Average visibility in March
Sandia Park, 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).
