March weather forecast
Richlands, VA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Richlands, is a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.2°F (1.2°C) and max 51.6°F (10.9°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) is expected.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Richlands, in March, during 6 snowfall days, 3.43" (87mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 37.2 snowfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:49 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 Richlands, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Richlands, 51.6°F (10.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.2°F (1.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Richlands?

In March, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Richlands, during March, snow falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Richlands, Virginia, 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 6:56 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:49 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Richlands, VA

Average temperature in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Richlands, VA

Average pressure in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.1"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richlands, VA

Average wind speed in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Richlands, VA

Average humidity in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Richlands, VA

Average rainfall in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Richlands, VA

Average rainfall days in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richlands, VA

Average snowfall in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richlands, VA

Average snowfall days in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richlands, VA

Average sunshine days in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Richlands, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Richlands, VA

Average cloud cover in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in March
Richlands, VA

Average visibility in March - Richlands, VA
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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