March weather forecastTaos Ski Valley, NM
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 43.9°F (6.6°C) and an average low of 23°F (-5°C).Temperature
The arrival of March sees a shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C). Taos Ski Valley, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 23°F (-5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 60%.Rainfall
In Taos Ski Valley, in March, during 4.6 rainfall days, 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Taos Ski Valley, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.9 days and collects up to 15.35" (390mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through June, September through December are months with snowfall in Taos Ski Valley. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 8.4 days and accumulates 7.95" (202mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:56 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Taos Ski Valley, the average sunshine in March is 9.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Taos Ski Valley are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 43.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average humidity in March: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 1.1"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.66").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 4.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 7.95"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (7.95").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Taos Ski Valley, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Taos Ski Valley, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Taos Ski Valley, 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).
