March weather forecastSheep Springs, NM
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Sheep Springs, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.8°F (11°C) and 32.4°F (0.2°C).Temperature
The shift into March is marked by a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). An average nighttime temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) is recorded in Sheep Springs during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 46%.Rainfall
In March, in Sheep Springs, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sheep Springs, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Sheep Springs are January through May, October through December. In Sheep Springs, in March, snow falls for 4.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 37.7 snowfall days, and 22.44" (570mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Sheep Springs, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:10 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:36 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 in Sheep Springs is 9.1h.UV index
In Sheep Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 51.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average humidity in March: 46%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).
Average rainfall in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 6min
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: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Sheep Springs, 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
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 21
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in March
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
