Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival brings a modest temperature shift, moving from a freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). In March, the nighttime temperature in Richmond lowers to an average of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Richmond, in March, during 6.5 rainfall days, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.8 days and collects up to 7.32" (186mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Richmond, Massachusetts, in March, during 5.9 snowfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.4 snowfall days, and 5.87" (149mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Richmond, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:43 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:18 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.4h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Richmond, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Richmond, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Richmond, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Richmond, MA
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Richmond, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 0.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Richmond, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Richmond, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 0.94"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Richmond, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richmond, MA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Richmond, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 20.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Richmond, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Richmond, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Richmond, MA
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
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