March weather forecast
Richmond, LA

Share

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Richmond, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 50.2°F (10.1°C) and max 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's refreshing 58.8°F (14.9°C) to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). During the month of March, Richmond anticipates a mean low-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout March, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richmond, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and November. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Richmond aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Richmond, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.8 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Richmond, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In Richmond, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 4 in March transforms into this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Richmond, is 66.7°F (19.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50.2°F (10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Richmond, in March, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Richmond aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Richmond, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Richmond have in March?

In Richmond, Louisiana, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Richmond, LA

Average temperature in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 66.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Richmond, LA

Average pressure in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richmond, LA

Average wind speed in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Richmond, LA

Average humidity in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in March
Richmond, LA

Average rainfall in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in March
Richmond, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richmond, LA

Average snowfall in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richmond, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richmond, LA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richmond, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Richmond, LA

Average UV index in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Richmond, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Richmond, LA

Average visibility in March - Richmond, LA
  • 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).

Richmond, Louisiana, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location