March weather forecast
Riverside, MO

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Riverside, Missouri, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.2°F (2.9°C) and max 53.6°F (12°C).

Temperature

March indicates a change in the average high-temperature, moving up from a cold 40.6°F (4.8°C) in February to a cool 53.6°F (12°C). In March, the nighttime temperature in Riverside lowers to an average of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

In Riverside, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Riverside, there are 126.5 rainfall days, and 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Riverside, in March, snow falls for 1.9 days, with typically accumulated 0.63" (16mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 17.2 snowfall days, and 5.51" (140mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Riverside, Missouri, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:41 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 Riverside, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures in Riverside vary between a high-temperature of 53.6°F (12°C) and a low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.4 days. Throughout March, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 1.9 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:11 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:41 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 6.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Riverside, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Riverside, MO

Average temperature in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Riverside, MO

Average pressure in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Riverside, MO

Average wind speed in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Riverside, MO

Average humidity in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Riverside, MO

Average rainfall in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Riverside, MO

Average rainfall days in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Riverside, MO

Average snowfall in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Riverside, MO

Average snowfall days in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Riverside, MO

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Riverside, MO

Average sunshine days in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Riverside, MO

Average UV index in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Riverside, MO

Average cloud cover in March - Riverside, MO
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Riverside, MO

Average visibility in March - Riverside, MO
  • 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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