The weather in March in Fort Collins
It's cool in March in Fort Collins with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -5°C and 3°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Fort Collins, Colorado. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 28°C in 2017, Fort Collins reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -23°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 32 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 13 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in March for Fort Collins
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Fort Collins. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
Fort Collins | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 14°C | 11°C |
Max. temperature | 17°C | 14°C |
Min. temperature | -5°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 32 mm | 63 mm |
Rainy days | 6 days | 10 days |
Total snowfall | 13 cm | 7 cm |
Snowy days | 5 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Fort Collins with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around -3°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 15°C, with nights around 0°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Fort Collins is around 15°C, while nighttime temps are about 1°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Fort Collins, Colorado. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Fort Collins
Temperature in March in Fort Collins over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Fort Collins, Colorado. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Fort Collins
Total precipitation in March in Fort Collins over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Fort Collins
Snowfall in March in Fort Collins per year
Daily UV index in March in Fort Collins
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Fort Collins, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Fort Collins by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Fort Collins. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.