March weather forecast
Richlands, NC

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a comfortable month in Richlands, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 62.4°F (16.9°C) and an average low of 44.4°F (6.9°C).

Temperature

Richlands experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from 56.1°F (13.4°C) in February to a still refreshing 62.4°F (16.9°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 44.4°F (6.9°C) is experienced.

Humidity

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In March, in Richlands, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Richlands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March are months with snowfall in Richlands. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Richlands aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow. In Richlands, during the entire year, snow falls for 2 days and aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:31 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 7.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In Richlands, in March, the average high-temperature is 62.4°F (16.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.4°F (6.9°C).

What are the least humid months?

March and April, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Richlands, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.2 snowfall days, in March, Richlands aggregates 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Richlands have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:06 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Richlands, 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7.2h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Richlands, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Richlands, NC

Average temperature in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average high temperature in March: 62.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 44.4°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 (35.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Richlands, NC

Average pressure in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richlands, NC

Average wind speed in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Richlands, NC

Average humidity in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August, September and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Richlands, NC

Average rainfall in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Richlands, NC

Average rainfall days in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richlands, NC

Average snowfall in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richlands, NC

Average snowfall days in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Richlands, NC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richlands, NC

Average sunshine days in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Richlands, NC

Average UV index in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Richlands, NC

Average cloud cover in March - Richlands, NC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Richlands, NC

Average visibility in March - Richlands, NC
  • 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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