March weather forecast
Richland, WA

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Weather in March

March denotes the beginning of spring in Richland, with longer daylight hours. The weather becomes more pleasant, encouraging outdoor activities. Venturing out to enjoy the melting snow under the increasingly sunny sky becomes the town's motif. The prevalent weather condition includes high winds, peaking at 8mph (12.9km/h). Watching tree canopies gently sway in rhythm with the wind becomes a common sight.

Temperature

As March arrives, a rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in February to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). The average low-temperature, in March, is a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Richland, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 100.2 rainfall days, and 7.05" (179mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Richland aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Richland, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.4 days and aggregates up to 5.35" (136mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:44 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:25 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

In Richland, the average sunshine in March is 7.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Richland is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. 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: Aug 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Richland in March?

The high-temperature in Richland during March is 54.7°F (12.6°C) and the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Richland, the average relative humidity in March is 64%.

How much does it rain in Richland in March?

In Richland, Washington, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Richland aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Richland have in March?

In March, the average day length in Richland is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:44 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:25 pm PDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Richland, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Richland have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Richland is 7.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in March
Richland, WA

Average temperature in March - Richland, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 54.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (27.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Richland, WA

Average pressure in March - Richland, WA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richland, WA

Average wind speed in March - Richland, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Richland, WA

Average humidity in March - Richland, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (35%).

Average rainfall in March
Richland, WA

Average rainfall in March - Richland, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (0.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Richland, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Richland, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richland, WA

Average snowfall in March - Richland, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richland, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Richland, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.3 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, WA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richland, WA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (15.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Richland, WA

Average UV index in March - Richland, WA
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Richland, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Richland, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in March
Richland, WA

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

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

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