March weather forecast
Capitol Reef National Park, UT

In March, Capitol Reef National Park embraces the advent of spring, bidding goodbye to the biting cold of winter. Upward spikes in both temperature and daylight hours are apparent, as this month registers a UV index of 6, indicating an increase in the sun's intensity. The Park unfurls in lovely hues with the temperature oscillating from 21°F (-6.1°C) to 50°F (10°C). Rainfall is expected over eight days, resulting in 0.5" (13mm) of precipitation. Thus, warmer days intermingled with sporadic showers pave the way for a vibrant season.

Temperature

Capitol Reef National Park's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's frosty 44.6°F (7°C) to a cool 50°F (10°C). Nightfall in March introduces a considerable dip in temperature in Capitol Reef National Park, settling at an average of 21.2°F (-6°C).

Rainfall

In Capitol Reef National Park, in March, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Capitol Reef National Park, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79 days and collects up to 7.99" (203mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Capitol Reef National Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Capitol Reef National Park, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:18 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 7:47 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 Capitol Reef National Park, the average sunshine in March is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Capitol Reef National Park is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.