March weather forecast
Richard, WV

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Richard, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.6°F (9.2°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Entering March, Richard sees a temperature rise, with the average high-temperature advancing from February's icy 39.4°F (4.1°C) to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). The average low-temperature during March nights is a cold 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Richard, in March, it is raining for 15.5 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 187.8 rainfall days, and 36.46" (926mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Richard, during March, snow falls for 9.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow. In Richard, during the entire year, snow falls for 63.1 days and aggregates up to 32.32" (821mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:43 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

In Richard, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in Richard, records 48.6°F (9.2°C), while the low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout March, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 9.1 days. Throughout March, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Richard have in March?

In Richard, West Virginia, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:12 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:43 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 Richard have in March?

In Richard, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Richard?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Richard, WV

Average temperature in March - Richard, WV
  • Average high temperature in March: 48.6°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 (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Richard, WV

Average pressure in March - Richard, WV
  • 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
Richard, WV

Average wind speed in March - Richard, WV
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Richard, WV

Average humidity in March - Richard, WV
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Richard, WV

Average rainfall in March - Richard, WV
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Richard, WV

Average rainfall days in March - Richard, WV
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richard, WV

Average snowfall in March - Richard, WV
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richard, WV

Average snowfall days in March - Richard, WV
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richard, WV

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richard, WV
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richard, WV

Average sunshine days in March - Richard, WV
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Richard, WV

Average UV index in March - Richard, WV
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Richard, WV

Average cloud cover in March - Richard, WV
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Richard, WV

Average visibility in March - Richard, WV
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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