March weather forecastTaos, NM
March
Weather in March
The potential warmth of springtime tentatively knocks on March's weather pattern in Taos, New Mexico. Though the high temperatures hover around 45.1°F (7.3°C), snowfall continues to blanket the landscape, albeit to a reduced extent. Now, there is a decline in snow to 3.31" (84mm), which signifies the gradual transition towards less frigid conditions. The month marks a perceptible shift from winter towards the warmer season, albeit the cold from February remains. Despite the lingering touch of frost, one cannot ignore the tender signs of an approaching spring.Temperature
The beginning of March signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 35.4°F (1.9°C) in February to a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C). Taos's nighttime temperature in March demonstrates a noticeable plunge to a subzero cold 22.6°F (-5.2°C).Humidity
In Taos, the average relative humidity in March is 60%.Rainfall
In Taos, in March, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Taos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.8 days and collects up to 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 5.2 days. Throughout March, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.3 snowfall days, and 26.14" (664mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Taos, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:57 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:48 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
The average sunshine in March is 9.2h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March translates into these guidelines:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Taos, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 45.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Taos, NM
- Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Taos, NM
- Average wind speed in March: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Taos, NM
- Average humidity in March: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in March
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Taos, 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 January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Taos, NM
- Average sunshine days in March: 23.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Taos, 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, NM
- Average cloud cover in March: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Taos, NM
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).
