March weather - Spring 2024 - Arches National Park, UT

Weather in March
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Average rainfall in March
Average rainfall days in March
Average snowfall in March
Average snowfall days in March
Average daylight in March

Beautiful rock formation in the famous Delicate Arch within the Arches National Park, Utah

Weather in March

March marks the onset of spring, characterized by longer days and an increase in temperatures during the day reaching up to an average of 64°F (17.8°C). With a notable decrease in snowfall from what was experienced in February, March only records an average of 0.7" (18mm). Daylight hours cross the 12-hour mark, offering ample opportunities for outdoor pursuits with a warming trend throughout the day. A marginally higher average rainfall of 0.8" (20mm) implies some cloudy days. However, heading into April, expect a consistent pattern of warmer days and longer daylight hours.

Temperature

As Arches National Park transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to rise from a fresh 52°F (11.1°C) in February to a refreshing 64°F (17.8°C). During the nights in March, Arches National Park records a pronounced shift from the daytime warmth, with a consistent average temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Rainfall

In Arches National Park, Utah, in March, during 6.1 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.4 rainfall days, and 8.74" (222mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Arches National Park, Utah. March is the last month it regularly snows in Arches National Park. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Arches National Park aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Arches National Park, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.3 days and aggregates up to 6.61" (168mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Arches National Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:41 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Arches National Park in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Arches National Park, Utah, are 64°F (17.8°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C) respectively.

How much does it rain in Arches National Park in March?

In Arches National Park, in March, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Arches National Park?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Arches National Park aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Arches National Park?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Arches National Park?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Arches National Park, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

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Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

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Average high temperature

52°F 11.1°C

64°F 17.8°C

71°F 21.7°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average temperature in March
Arches National Park, UT

Average high temperature in March: 64°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (100°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44°F).

Average low temperature in March: 35°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22°F).

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Average rainfall in March
Arches National Park, UT

Average rainfall in March: 0.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.4").

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Average rainfall days in March
Arches National Park, UT

Average rainfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (6.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Arches National Park, UT

Average snowfall in March: 0.7"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.5").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Arches National Park, UT

Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in March
Arches National Park, UT

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

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

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March weather forecast
Arches National Park, UT

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