March weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Rico, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

Temperature

Rico in March observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a subzero cold 28.6°F (-1.9°C) in February to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). In the month of March, an average of 16.2°F (-8.8°C) marks the low-temperature in Rico.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Rico, during March, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 13.1 days and typically aggregates up to 22.13" (562mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Rico, Colorado, the average sunshine in March is 8.1h.

UV index

In Rico, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Rico in March?

Rico in March has an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 16.2°F (-8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Rico?

In Rico, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in Rico in March?

In Rico, during March, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Rico?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 22.13" (562mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Rico?

In Rico, during March, snow falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 22.13" (562mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rico have in March?

The average day length in March in Rico, Colorado, is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Rico?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:06 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Rico, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:34 pm MDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Rico is 8.1h.

How high is the UV index in March in Rico?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Rico is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rico, CO

Average temperature in March - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Rico, CO

Average pressure in March - Rico, CO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Rico, CO

Average wind speed in March - Rico, CO
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Rico, CO

Average humidity in March - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in March
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in March - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in March
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in March - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in March - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in March: 22.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

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Average snowfall days in March
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in March - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rico, CO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rico, CO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in March - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Rico, CO

Average UV index in March - Rico, CO
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Rico, CO

Average cloud cover in March - Rico, CO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in March
Rico, CO

Average visibility in March - Rico, CO
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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