March weather forecastSanta Fe, NM
March
Weather in March
March in Santa Fe witnesses a pronounced transition in the weather pattern. A significant decline in snow to 2.32" (59mm) over 4.8 days implies the dwindling presence of winter. Subsequently, the rise in temperatures, reduction in relative humidity, and increased daylight hours altogether give credence to the arrival of spring. Additionally, the drop in cloud percentage allows for clearer skies, offering more glimpses of the radiant New Mexico sunshine. March showcases nature's agility, bidding adieu to winter while embracing the advent of spring.Temperature
March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) during March.Humidity
In Santa Fe, the average relative humidity in March is 45%.Rainfall
In Santa Fe, during March, the rain falls for 6.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.3 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Santa Fe, during March, snow falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of snow. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, snow falls for 36 days and aggregates up to 22.68" (576mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:59 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:25 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
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Average temperature in March
Santa Fe, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 52.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Santa Fe, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Santa Fe, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Santa Fe, NM
- Average humidity in March: 45%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in March
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").
Average rainfall days in March
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Santa Fe, 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 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Santa Fe, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in March
Santa Fe, 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).
