March weather forecast
Richland, OR

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Richland, is still a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.3°F (-2.6°C) and max 41.9°F (5.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C) in February to a still icy 41.9°F (5.5°C). Richland in March experiences a low-temperature average of 27.3°F (-2.6°C).

Humidity

In Richland, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Richland, in March, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 113.5 rainfall days, and 12.56" (319mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Richland, during March, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.1 snowfall days, and 38.9" (988mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Richland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:15 pm PDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Richland, 41.9°F (5.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.3°F (-2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Richland, in March, it is raining for 15.6 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Richland, during March, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 5:37 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:15 pm PDT.

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 PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Richland, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Richland, OR

Average temperature in March - Richland, OR
  • Average high temperature in March: 41.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (53.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Richland, OR

Average pressure in March - Richland, OR
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richland, OR

Average wind speed in March - Richland, OR
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (5.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Richland, OR

Average humidity in March - Richland, OR
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (40%).

Average rainfall in March
Richland, OR

Average rainfall in March - Richland, OR
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Richland, OR

Average rainfall days in March - Richland, OR
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richland, OR

Average snowfall in March - Richland, OR
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (10.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richland, OR

Average snowfall days in March - Richland, OR
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (14.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richland, OR

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richland, OR
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richland, OR

Average sunshine days in March - Richland, OR
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Richland, OR

Average UV index in March - Richland, OR
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Richland, OR

Average cloud cover in March - Richland, OR
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Richland, OR

Average visibility in March - Richland, OR
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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