March weather forecast
West Richland, WA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in West Richland, Washington, with temperature in the range of an average high of 54.7°F (12.6°C) and an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The rise of average high-temperatures is seen in March, with an increase from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in February to a cool 54.7°F (12.6°C). An average minimum temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) marks the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 64%.

Rainfall

In West Richland, during March, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation. In West Richland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 7.05" (179mm) of precipitation.

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, West Richland aggregates 0.35" (9mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.4 snowfall days, and 5.35" (136mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:44 pm PST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 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 West Richland, the average sunshine in March is 7.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in West Richland, records 54.7°F (12.6°C), while the low-temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In West Richland, Washington, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

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

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:44 pm PST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:25 pm PDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does West Richland have in March?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average pressure in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average wind speed in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average humidity in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average rainfall in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average rainfall days in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average snowfall in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average snowfall days in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average sunshine days in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average UV index in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average cloud cover in March - West 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
West Richland, WA

Average visibility in March - West 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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