March weather forecast
Richland, SC

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Richland, is a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 60.6°F (15.9°C) and min 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) in February to a mild 60.6°F (15.9°C). In March, Richland's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 42.1°F (5.6°C) during the night.

Humidity

In Richland, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Richland, South Carolina, in March, during 14 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Richland, South Carolina. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Richland aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Richland, during the entire year, snow falls for 2.9 days and aggregates up to 4.45" (113mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Richland, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Richland, the average sunshine in March is 7.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 4 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Richland in March?

During March, Richland experiences an average high-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C) and a low-temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Richland, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Richland aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Richland have in March?

In March, the average day length is 12h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 7:52 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 Richland, the average sunshine duration in March is 7.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Richland, SC

Average temperature in March - Richland, SC
  • Average high temperature in March: 60.6°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 (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Richland, SC

Average pressure in March - Richland, SC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richland, SC

Average wind speed in March - Richland, SC
  • Average wind speed in March: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in March
Richland, SC

Average humidity in March - Richland, SC
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Richland, SC

Average rainfall in March - Richland, SC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Richland, SC

Average rainfall days in March - Richland, SC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richland, SC

Average snowfall in March - Richland, SC
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richland, SC

Average snowfall days in March - Richland, SC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Richland, SC

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richland, SC

Average sunshine days in March - Richland, SC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Richland, SC

Average UV index in March - Richland, SC
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Richland, SC

Average cloud cover in March - Richland, SC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Richland, SC

Average visibility in March - Richland, SC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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