March weather forecast
El Paso, TX

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A night view of the lit beautiful vast city of El Paso in Texas
A night view of the lit beautiful vast city of El Paso in Texas

Weather in March

As March steps in, visitors to El Paso can notice a notable leap in warm temperatures. The mercury climbs from 48.7°F (9.3°C) to an inviting 70.3°F (21.3°C), marking the arrival of early spring in full swing. While the city does record rainfall around this time, the superb visibility conditions are maintained with minimal disruption. Residents and tourists alike can soak up the sun peering out of clearer skies for around nine hours per day. Breezy conditions dominate the month with an uptick in wind speeds, bringing a refreshing change from the stillness of winter.

Temperature

With the transition into March, El Paso experiences an increase in average high-temperatures, moving up from a comfortable 61.2°F (16.2°C) in February to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C). El Paso records a marked divergence from the day's high temperatures, with nights in March averaging at a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Humidity

In El Paso, the average relative humidity in March is 27%.

Rainfall

In El Paso, Texas, in March, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in El Paso, there are 69.4 rainfall days, and 7.52" (191mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In El Paso, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 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.
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 El Paso, the average sunshine in March is 9.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in El Paso?

The high-temperature in El Paso during March is 70.3°F (21.3°C) and the low-temperature is 48.7°F (9.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in El Paso?

In El Paso, the average relative humidity in March is 27%.

How much does it rain in El Paso in March?

In El Paso, in March, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in El Paso?

In El Paso, snow does not fall in March through October.

Does it snow in El Paso 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 El Paso?

The average day length in March in El Paso is 12h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in El Paso?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:04 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in El Paso, Texas, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:25 pm MDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in El Paso?

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 El Paso?

The average sunshine duration in March in El Paso is 9.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in El Paso?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Today
Tomorrow
Long-term
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Feb
March
Apr
Average high temperature
61.2°F 16.2°C
70.3°F 21.3°C
77.2°F 25.1°C
Average low temperature
41.9°F 5.5°C
48.7°F 9.3°C
54.1°F 12.3°C
Average pressure
30.01" 762mmHg
29.96" 761mmHg
29.86" 758mmHg
Average wind speed
8.1mph 13km/h
9.3mph 15km/h
10.7mph 17.2km/h
Average max. wind speed
9.2mph 14.8km/h
10.4mph 16.7km/h
11.8mph 19km/h
Average wind speed gusts
12.4mph 20km/h
13.7mph 22km/h
15.5mph 24.9km/h
Average humidity
36%
27%
22%
Average rainfall
0.35" 9mm
0.39" 10mm
0.12" 3mm
Average rainfall days
2.5
3.8
2.8
Average snowfall
0.35" 9mm
0" 0mm
0" 0mm
Average snowfall days
0.5
0
0
Average daylight
11h 1min
12h 0min
13h 0min
Average sunshine
7h 3min
9h 3min
11h 4min
Average sunshine days
24.7
27.2
27
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
El Paso, TX

Average temperature in March - El Paso, TX
  • Average high temperature in March: 70.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (94.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 48.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
El Paso, TX

Average pressure in March - El Paso, TX
  • 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 (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
El Paso, TX

Average wind speed in March - El Paso, TX
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
El Paso, TX

Average humidity in March - El Paso, TX
  • Average humidity in March: 27%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (48%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (22%).

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Average rainfall in March
El Paso, TX

Average rainfall in March - El Paso, TX
  • 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
El Paso, TX

Average rainfall days in March - El Paso, TX
  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
El Paso, TX

Average snowfall in March - El Paso, TX
  • Average snowfall in March: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
El Paso, TX

Average snowfall days in March - El Paso, TX
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (0.9 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
El Paso, TX

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - El Paso, TX
  • 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
El Paso, TX

Average sunshine days in March - El Paso, TX
  • Average sunshine days in March: 27.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
El Paso, TX

Average UV index in March - El Paso, TX
  • 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 January, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
El Paso, TX

Average cloud cover in March - El Paso, TX
  • Average cloud cover in March: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in March
El Paso, TX

Average visibility in March - El Paso, TX
  • 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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