March weather forecastSocorro, NM
March
Weather in March
March marks a distinctive shift in Socorro's weather, leaving much of the winter's chill behind. Engaging patterns of varied weather phenomena encompass spring rainfall with fewer snow days than the previous month. The daylight hours continue to expand, embracing the city with more of the sun's warmth and brightness. Overall, March heralds the commencement of spring, as temperatures climb up, hinting at the warm months to come. The weather fluctuates between 41°F (5°C) at night and 62.4°F (16.9°C) in the day, a refreshing respite after the cold winter season.Temperature
The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in February to a refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). An average minimum temperature of 41°F (5°C) marks the month of March in Socorro, New Mexico.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Socorro is 32%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Socorro, New Mexico, there are 90.7 rainfall days, and 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Socorro. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Socorro aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Socorro, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.8 days and aggregates up to 4.33" (110mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:28 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 9.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate 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 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Socorro, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 62.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 41°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Socorro, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Socorro, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Socorro, NM
- Average humidity in March: 32%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (54%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and June (25%).
Average rainfall in March
Socorro, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.39").
Average rainfall days in March
Socorro, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Socorro, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0.04"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Socorro, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Socorro, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Socorro, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 24.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Socorro, NM
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Socorro, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in March
Socorro, 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).
