March weather forecast
Albuquerque, NM

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A square in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a view of the civic and government buildings
A square in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with a view of the civic and government buildings

Weather in March

March makes the advent of spring quite noticeable in Albuquerque. It's notably warmer, presenting a more favorable condition for outdoor enthusiasts. The city experiences the lowest level of humidity of the year in this transition month. Rainfall is at a minimum during this period, and any remnants of snowfall dissolve to a meager 0.43" (11mm). The daylight radiates longer, averaging 12 hours, a clear indication of the impending summer.

Temperature

March sees a rise in the average high-temperature, climbing from a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) in February to a moderate 59.7°F (15.4°C). Albuquerque marks a considerable descent from the daytime apex, as the average temperature dips to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C) at night throughout March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 36%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 6.5 days and typically collects 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Albuquerque, during March, snow falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 7.99" (203mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Albuquerque, the average sunshine in March is 9.6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Albuquerque in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 59.7°F (15.4°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 36%.

What is the driest month?

March is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.5 days and accumulates 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in March?

In Albuquerque, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 1.7 days. Throughout March, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:02 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:27 pm MDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Albuquerque have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Albuquerque is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average temperature in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 59.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (43.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average pressure in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average wind speed in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average humidity in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 36%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (61%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (27%).

Average rainfall in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.35").

Average rainfall days in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average UV index in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Albuquerque, NM

Average visibility in March - Albuquerque, NM
  • 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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