March weather forecast
White Sands National Monument, NM

The advent of March brings noticeable shifts in weather phenomena, shaping the environment into a more hospitable space. The transition from winter to spring can be observed as the days get longer and the temperatures take an upward trajectory. Snowfall becomes a rare spectacle, further substantiating the shift in seasons. A major temperature swing is recorded with highs peaking around 70.5°F (21.4°C). March constitutes one of the vital transitory periods at White Sands National Monument, with its changing environment offering contrasting landscapes.

Temperature

In White Sands National Monument, the average high-temperature in March slightly rises, from an enjoyable 63°F (17.2°C) in February, to an agreeable 70.5°F (21.4°C). In White Sands National Monument, the nighttime temperature registers a significant drop from daytime peaks to an average of 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in March.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 2 days and typically collects 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in White Sands National Monument. Throughout March, White Sands National Monument aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in White Sands National Monument, 2.4" (61mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in White Sands National Monument is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MST. On the last day of March, in White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:53 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.