March weather forecast
Ritzville, WA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Ritzville, Washington, with an average temperature ranging between min 34.5°F (1.4°C) and max 49.1°F (9.5°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a change in Ritzville's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's icy 39.7°F (4.3°C) to a chilly 49.1°F (9.5°C). Ritzville anticipates an average minimum temperature of 34.5°F (1.4°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 71%.

Rainfall

March is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.6 days and accumulates 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In Ritzville, in March, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 28.2 snowfall days, and 12.48" (317mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:39 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:22 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 March, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 49.1°F (9.5°C) and 34.5°F (1.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Ritzville?

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

What is the wettest month?

The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 13.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in March?

In Ritzville, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Ritzville, in March, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:39 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:22 pm PDT.

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 PST to PDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Ritzville is 7.1h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Ritzville, Washington, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Ritzville, WA

Average temperature in March - Ritzville, WA
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Ritzville, WA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ritzville, WA

Average wind speed in March - Ritzville, WA
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Ritzville, WA

Average humidity in March - Ritzville, WA
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (34%).

Average rainfall in March
Ritzville, WA

Average rainfall in March - Ritzville, WA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.38").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Ritzville, WA

Average rainfall days in March - Ritzville, WA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ritzville, WA

Average snowfall in March - Ritzville, WA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ritzville, WA

Average snowfall days in March - Ritzville, WA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ritzville, WA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ritzville, WA

Average sunshine days in March - Ritzville, WA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Ritzville, WA

Average UV index in March - Ritzville, 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
Ritzville, WA

Average cloud cover in March - Ritzville, WA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in March
Ritzville, WA

Average visibility in March - Ritzville, WA
  • 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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