March Rainfall and Precipitation in New Mexico

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in New Mexico, the United States of America in March.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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New Mexico precipitation in March: frequently asked questions

How much snow/rainfall does New Mexico, the United States of America receive in March?

Taos sees moderate snow/rainfall in March, averaging around 20 mm (0.8 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in New Mexico, the United States of America in March?

Taos sees roughly 6 days rainy days during March.

Is March part of the rainy season in New Mexico, the United States of America?

No. March sits outside the typical rainy season in New Mexico, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in March in New Mexico, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Taos Ski Valley tops the wettest-cities list in New Mexico, the United States of America for March, with monthly snow/rainfall averaging 70 mm (2.8 in).

What is the driest city in March in New Mexico, the United States of America?

Las Cruces is the driest city we have data for in New Mexico, the United States of America in March, with monthly rainfall close to 2.3 mm (0.1 in).

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