The weather in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park

It's cool in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park with an average temperature of 10°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 8°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -7°C and -2°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 Great Sand Dunes National Park, 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 21°C in 2017, Great Sand Dunes National Park reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -18°C to a highest value of 3°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 29 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in March for Great Sand Dunes National Park

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Great Sand Dunes National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Great Sand Dunes National Park New York
Average temperature 10°C 11°C
Max. temperature 15°C 14°C
Min. temperature -7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 27 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 6 days 10 days
Total snowfall 29 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 10 days 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Great Sand Dunes National Park with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around -5°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 11°C, with nights around -5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Great Sand Dunes National Park is around 11°C, while nighttime temps are about -4°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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 Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Temperature in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park, 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 Great Sand Dunes National Park

Total precipitation in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park

Snowfall in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park per year

Daily UV index in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Great Sand Dunes National Park, 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 Great Sand Dunes National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Great Sand Dunes National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.