March weather forecast
Belen, NM

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Weather in March

March in Belen, New Mexico signals the onset of spring, with rising temperatures characteristic of this season. March exhibits a leap in temperature from the previous month, moving towards a milder climate with highs of 61.5°F (16.4°C) and lows of 39.9°F (4.4°C). An increase in the duration of daylight hours is another sign of the approaching spring. Minimal snowfall is a clear indication of this transition, distinctively separating March from its snow-ridden predecessors.

Temperature

March sees a temperature increase, moving from a fresh 51.6°F (10.9°C) in February to a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C). In Belen, in March, the average low-temperature is an icy 39.9°F (4.4°C).

Humidity

In Belen, the average relative humidity in March is 34%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Belen is March, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Belen, New Mexico. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Belen aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.2 snowfall days, and 4.37" (111mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 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

The average sunshine in March in Belen is 9.6h.

UV index

In Belen, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 4 in March translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Belen?

In March, in Belen, the average high-temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 39.9°F (4.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Belen?

The average relative humidity in March in Belen, New Mexico, is 34%.

What is the driest month in Belen?

The month with the least rainfall in Belen is March, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically collects 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Belen in March?

In Belen, New Mexico, in March, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Belen?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Belen. During 0.5 snowfall days, in March, Belen aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Belen have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Belen?

On the first day of March in Belen, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 6:03 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:27 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Belen, 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 Belen have in March?

In Belen, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Belen?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Belen, New Mexico, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Belen, NM

Average temperature in March - Belen, NM
  • Average high temperature in March: 61.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Belen, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Belen, NM

Average wind speed in March - Belen, NM
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Belen, NM

Average humidity in March - Belen, NM
  • Average humidity in March: 34%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in March
Belen, NM

Average rainfall in March - Belen, NM
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Belen, NM

Average rainfall days in March - Belen, NM
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Belen, NM

Average snowfall in March - Belen, NM
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Belen, NM

Average snowfall days in March - Belen, NM
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Belen, NM

Average sunshine days in March - Belen, NM
  • Average sunshine days in March: 25.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Belen, NM

Average UV index in March - Belen, NM
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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
Belen, NM

Average cloud cover in March - Belen, NM
  • Average cloud cover in March: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in March
Belen, NM

Average visibility in March - Belen, 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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