March weather forecast
Richford, NY

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Richford, New York, with an average temperature varying between 24.6°F (-4.1°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

March comes with an increase, with the average high-temperature moving from a freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in February to an icy 39.7°F (4.3°C). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 24.6°F (-4.1°C).

Humidity

In Richford, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Richford, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Richford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.9 days and collects up to 34.41" (874mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Richford, in March, snow falls for 14.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.63" (143mm) of snow. In Richford, during the entire year, snow falls for 87.1 days and aggregates up to 39.17" (995mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 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 March, the average sunshine is 4.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Richford is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in March?

In Richford, 39.7°F (4.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.6°F (-4.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Richford, New York, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Richford in March?

In Richford, during March, snow falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.63" (143mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Richford have in March?

In Richford, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:29 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Richford, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.4h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Richford, NY

Average temperature in March - Richford, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16°F).

Average pressure in March
Richford, NY

Average pressure in March - Richford, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richford, NY

Average wind speed in March - Richford, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Richford, NY

Average humidity in March - Richford, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and July (80%).

Average rainfall in March
Richford, NY

Average rainfall in March - Richford, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Richford, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Richford, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richford, NY

Average snowfall in March - Richford, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.63"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richford, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Richford, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richford, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richford, NY
  • 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: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richford, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Richford, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Richford, NY

Average UV index in March - Richford, NY
  • 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Richford, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Richford, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 76).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Richford, NY

Average visibility in March - Richford, NY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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