March weather forecastWhite Sands National Monument, NM
March
Weather in March
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
The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's refreshing 63°F (17.2°C) to a pleasant 70.5°F (21.4°C). During March, White Sands National Monument reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).Rainfall
March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 2 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout March, White Sands National Monument aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In White Sands National Monument, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm).Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in White Sands National Monument is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March in White Sands National Monument, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MST. On the last day of the month, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average high temperature in March: 70.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (97.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 31.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.7°F).
Average rainfall in March
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average rainfall in March: 0.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.8").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are March and April (0.3").
Average rainfall days in March
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average rainfall days in March: 2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are March, April, May and November (2 days).
Average snowfall in March
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average snowfall in March: 0.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average daylight in March
White Sands National Monument, NM
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
