March weather forecast
Richmond, SD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Richmond, is a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.8°F (-4°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

Richmond's weather in March is characterized by a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, escalating from a subzero cold 23.7°F (-4.6°C) in February to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Richmond experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, in March, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 1.1" (28mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Richmond, in March, snow falls for 8.7 days, with typically accumulated 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 19.13" (486mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Richmond is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:01 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Richmond, is 39.7°F (4.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 24.8°F (-4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Richmond, South Dakota, during March, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:22 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:01 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 many hours of sunshine does Richmond have in March?

In Richmond, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Richmond, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Richmond, SD

Average temperature in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Richmond, SD

Average pressure in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richmond, SD

Average wind speed in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Richmond, SD

Average humidity in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).

Average rainfall in March
Richmond, SD

Average rainfall in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in March
Richmond, SD

Average rainfall days in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richmond, SD

Average snowfall in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.19"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richmond, SD

Average snowfall days in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richmond, SD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richmond, SD

Average sunshine days in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Richmond, SD

Average UV index in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Richmond, SD

Average cloud cover in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in March
Richmond, SD

Average visibility in March - Richmond, SD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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