March weather forecast
Rio, GA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rio, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.4°F (18°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from a mild 56.8°F (13.8°C) in February to a still refreshing 64.4°F (18°C). Rio, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Rio, in March, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.76" (70mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 179.6 rainfall days, and 39.84" (1012mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Rio aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 2.7 snowfall days, and 0.94" (24mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rio, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Rio, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 4 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 64.4°F (18°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, in Rio, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout March, 2.76" (70mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Rio aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rio have in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:34 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Rio have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Rio, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Rio, GA

Average temperature in March - Rio, GA
  • Average high temperature in March: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Rio, GA

Average pressure in March - Rio, GA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rio, GA

Average wind speed in March - Rio, GA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Rio, GA

Average humidity in March - Rio, GA
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Rio, GA

Average rainfall in March - Rio, GA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.76"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Rio, GA

Average rainfall days in March - Rio, GA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Rio, GA

Average snowfall in March - Rio, GA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.47").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Rio, GA

Average snowfall days in March - Rio, GA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rio, GA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Rio, GA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rio, GA

Average sunshine days in March - Rio, GA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Rio, GA

Average UV index in March - Rio, GA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Rio, GA

Average cloud cover in March - Rio, GA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Rio, GA

Average visibility in March - Rio, GA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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