March weather forecastGunnison, UT
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Gunnison, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 45°F (7.2°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).Temperature
March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C) in February to a chilly 45°F (7.2°C). Gunnison experiences an average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in month of March.Humidity
In Gunnison, the average relative humidity in March is 65%.Rainfall
March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gunnison, in March, during 8.3 snowfall days, 7.24" (184mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.2 snowfall days, and 42.13" (1070mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Gunnison is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 6:20 pm MST. On the last day of March, in Gunnison, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:50 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 8.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average high temperature in March: 45°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average wind speed in March: 6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and June (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average humidity in March: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average rainfall in March: 1.69"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average snowfall in March: 7.24"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (23 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average UV index in March: 3
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average cloud cover in March: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in March
Gunnison, UT
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
