March weather forecast
Richwood, LA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Richwood, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a mild 58.1°F (14.5°C) in February to a comfortable 66.4°F (19.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) marks the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Richwood, in March, during 15.2 rainfall days, 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richwood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.8 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Richwood aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Richwood, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.1 days and aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Richwood, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Richwood, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:27 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.

UV index

In Richwood, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 66.4°F (19.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Richwood, during March, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.66" (93mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:06 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:27 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Richwood, LA

Average temperature in March - Richwood, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 66.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Richwood, LA

Average pressure in March - Richwood, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richwood, LA

Average wind speed in March - Richwood, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Richwood, LA

Average humidity in March - Richwood, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Richwood, LA

Average rainfall in March - Richwood, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.66"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in March
Richwood, LA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richwood, LA

Average snowfall in March - Richwood, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richwood, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Richwood, 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, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richwood, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richwood, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Richwood, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Richwood, LA

Average UV index in March - Richwood, LA
  • Average UV index in March: 5

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
Richwood, LA

Average cloud cover in March - Richwood, LA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Richwood, LA

Average visibility in March - Richwood, 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).

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