March weather forecast
Sunland Park, NM

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Weather in March

Weather in March in Sunland Park, New Mexico, witnesses an impressive rise in daily sunshine hours, jumping to 9.5 hours. The approach of the spring equinox makes March a balanced mixture of cooler mornings and pleasant afternoons. This change in weather brings an end to the snowfall seen in the previous months. The city experiences minimal to no snowfall, heralding the onset of spring. The upcoming month, April, follows the same pattern and brings slightly more warmth and extended daylight hours.

Temperature

The transition from February to March brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C) to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). During March, Sunland Park experiences an average low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Sunland Park, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in March is 27%.

Rainfall

In Sunland Park, in March, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 67.4 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sunland Park, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 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 Sunland Park, New Mexico, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in March leads to these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Sunland Park?

The high-temperature, in March, in Sunland Park, is 70.5°F (21.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 48.9°F (9.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Sunland Park?

In March, the average relative humidity is 27%.

How many days does it rain in March in Sunland Park?

In Sunland Park, in March, it is raining for 3.1 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Sunland Park?

March through November are months without snowfall in Sunland Park.

Does it snow in Sunland Park in March?

In March, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

What is the average length of the day in March in Sunland Park?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Sunland Park?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:25 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Sunland Park?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, 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 Sunland Park?

The average sunshine duration in March in Sunland Park, New Mexico, is 9.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Sunland Park?

In Sunland Park, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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March
Apr
Average high temperature
61.3°F 16.3°C
70.5°F 21.4°C
78.1°F 25.6°C
Average low temperature
42.3°F 5.7°C
48.9°F 9.4°C
54.3°F 12.4°C
Average pressure
30.01" 762mmHg
29.96" 761mmHg
29.87" 759mmHg
Average wind speed
8.1mph 13km/h
9.3mph 15km/h
10.8mph 17.4km/h
Average max. wind speed
9.1mph 14.6km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
11.9mph 19.2km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.4mph 20km/h
13.7mph 22km/h
15.6mph 25.1km/h
Average humidity
36%
27%
22%
Average rainfall
0.35" 9mm
0.39" 10mm
0.12" 3mm
Average rainfall days
2.6
3.1
2.6
Average snowfall
0.28" 7mm
0" 0mm
0" 0mm
Average snowfall days
0.4
0
0
Average daylight
11h 1min
12h 0min
13h 0min
Average sunshine
7h 3min
9h 3min
11h 4min
Average sunshine days
24.9
28.1
27.3
Average UV index
4
5
5
Average cloud cover
14%
15%
11%
Average visibility
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km
6mi 9.7km

Average temperature in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average temperature in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 70.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average pressure in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average wind speed in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average humidity in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 27%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (21%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average rainfall in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average snowfall in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.71").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 28.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average UV index in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Sunland Park, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).

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Average visibility in March
Sunland Park, NM

Average visibility in March - Sunland 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).

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