March weather forecast
Richardsville, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Richardsville, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between max 53.8°F (12.1°C) and min 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a frosty 46°F (7.8°C) in February to a cool 53.8°F (12.1°C). Richardsville records an average nighttime low of 35.2°F (1.8°C) in March.

Humidity

In Richardsville, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Richardsville, in March, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.4 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Richardsville, in March, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.97" (50mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15.4 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:33 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 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Richardsville, is 53.8°F (12.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Richardsville, in March, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Richardsville, in March, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.97" (50mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Richardsville have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:04 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:33 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 many hours of sunshine does Richardsville have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Richardsville, VA

Average temperature in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Richardsville, VA

Average pressure in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richardsville, VA

Average wind speed in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Richardsville, VA

Average humidity in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Richardsville, VA

Average rainfall in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Richardsville, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richardsville, VA

Average snowfall in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.97"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richardsville, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richardsville, VA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richardsville, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Richardsville, VA

Average UV index in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Richardsville, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Richardsville, VA

Average visibility in March - Richardsville, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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