Denver Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In March, Denver experiences the first signs of spring with mild temperatures. The average high reaches 47.9°F (8.8°C) and the average low drops to 24.3°F (-4.3°C). Overall, the average temperature hovers around 35.2°F (1.8°C). March sees relatively low precipitation with an average of 0.3 days that cover up to 3.2% of the month. Denver receives around 0.48 inches (12.2 mm) of snowfall throughout the month, which melts partially and leaves a snow depth of 0.09 inches (2.3 mm). There is a 22.6% chance that precipitation occurs, mostly in the form of snow. March in Denver is characterized by partly cloudy days, with an average cloud cover of 63.0%. The chance of a breezy day is high, with an average wind speed of 27.5 mph (44.3 km/h) and gusts up to 47.9 mph (77.1 km/h). The severe weather risk index is at its average of 10.0 out of 10, indicating a minimal chance of extreme weather conditions. March days in Denver last 11 hours and 58 minutes, with sunrise occurring around 6:48 am and sunset happening at 6:46 pm, local time. Visibility is good, averaging 15.1 miles (24.3 km), and the UV index is relatively high at 7.4 out of 10.
What is the temperature in Denver in March?
In Denver in March the average air temperature is 1.8°C (35.2°F). The outside temperature in Denver feels like -1.5°C (29.3°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 8.8°C (47.9°F) and feels like 7°C (44.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is -4.3°C (24.3°F) which feels like -8.9°C (16°F).
How hot is Denver in March?
The hot temperature in March in Denver rises to 20.5°C (68.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 54.5% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 20.5 °C (68.9°F). The average maximum temp in Denver is 8.8°C (68.9°F) during day time in March.
How cold is Denver in March?
The coldest temp in Denver in March drops to -9.4°C (15.1°F) during the cold nights. With 27.5km/h (17.1mph) winds and 54.5% humidity it feels like -15.5°C (4.1°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is -4.3°C (24.3°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in Denver in March?
Yes, it rains for 7 days in Denver, United States in March averaging 0.3 mm of precipitation. There is a 22.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March in Denver.
How much does it rain in Denver throughout March?
The average precipitation level throughout March in Denver is 0.3 mm (0.01 inch) of rain per day. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.
Does it snow in Denver in March?
Yes, it snows in Denver during March. The average snowfall is 0.48 cm (0.19 inch) per day. And there is 0.09 cm (0.03 inch) of snow on the ground.
Is Denver windy in March?
The average speed of wind in Denver, United States during March is 27.5km/h (17.1mph) and average windgust is 47.9km/h (29.7mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 46.5km/h (28.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Denver in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from Southeast direction in Denver.
What are the humidity levels in Denver in March?
The average humidity levels in Denver in March are 54.5%. Daily humidity levels in Denver range from 28.7% to 87% during March.
How many hours of daylight are there in Denver in March?
There are 11 hours 57 minutes of daylight on average in Denver, United States in March. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Denver in March is at 6:48:31 and the sunset is at 18:46:28.
What is the cloud coverage in Denver in March?
Clouds cover 63% of the sky on average throughout March in Denver. The cloud coverage ranges from 11.3% to 95.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in Denver?
The average UV index in Denver is 7.4 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 2 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Denver in March?
The average solar radiation is 185.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Denver during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 43.1 W/m2 to 261.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in Denver?
The average solar energy during March in Denver is 15.9 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 3.6 MJ/m2, to 22.5 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in Denver in March?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Denver, United States in March.
What is the air pressure in Denver in March?
On average the air pressure in Denver in March is 1012.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 999.8 mb to 1027.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Denver in March?
The average daylight visibility in Denver in March is 15.1 km (9.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 12 km (7.5 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in Denver in March?
The average dew point in Denver during March is -8°C (17.6°F).
Where is the data for Denver climate in March coming from?
The climate data for Denver, Colorado, United States in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- DENVER CENTENNIAL AIRPORT, CO US
- AURORA BUCKLEY FIELD ANGB, CO US
- DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CO US
- CW7015 Denver CO US
- CW9516 Denver CO US
- KAPA
- KBKF
- KDEN