March weather forecast
Santa Clara, NM

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Santa Clara, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 39°F (3.9°C) and max 61.2°F (16.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Santa Clara's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) to a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C). Santa Clara notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout March, with an average nighttime temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Santa Clara is 35%.

Rainfall

In Santa Clara, in March, it is raining for 5.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 13.15" (334mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Santa Clara aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Santa Clara, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.3 days and aggregates up to 10.55" (268mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Santa Clara is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Santa Clara, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:32 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 9.3h.

UV index

In Santa Clara, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Santa Clara in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Santa Clara, is 61.2°F (16.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 39°F (3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Santa Clara?

In March, the average relative humidity in Santa Clara, New Mexico, is 35%.

How much does it rain in Santa Clara in March?

In Santa Clara, during March, the rain falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Santa Clara?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Santa Clara, New Mexico. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Santa Clara aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Santa Clara?

In Santa Clara, New Mexico, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Santa Clara?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Santa Clara, New Mexico, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Santa Clara?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Santa Clara, New Mexico, is 9.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Santa Clara?

In Santa Clara, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. 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
Santa Clara, NM

Average temperature in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average pressure in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average wind speed in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average humidity in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (56%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (26%).

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Average rainfall in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.24").

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Average rainfall days in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Santa Clara, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average UV index in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
Santa Clara, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Santa Clara, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in March
Santa Clara, NM

Average visibility in March - Santa Clara, 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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