March weather forecast
Richmond, KS

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Richmond, is a mild month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and an average low of 39°F (3.9°C).

Temperature

Richmond experiences a temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a frosty 43.5°F (6.4°C) in February to a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C). Richmond experiences a steady low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Richmond is 72%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, in March, during 9.4 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richmond, Kansas, there are 102.5 rainfall days, and 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, May, October through December are months with snowfall in Richmond. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Richmond aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 11.3 snowfall days, and 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Richmond, 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 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Richmond, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:43 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Richmond is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Richmond is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 4 during March morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Richmond?

Richmond in March has an average high-temperature of 55.8°F (13.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 39°F (3.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Richmond?

In Richmond, Kansas, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in Richmond?

In Richmond, Kansas, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Richmond?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Richmond aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Richmond?

In Richmond, Kansas, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Richmond?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 6:14 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Richmond, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 7:43 pm CDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Richmond?

In Richmond, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Richmond?

In Richmond, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Richmond, KS

Average temperature in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 55.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Richmond, KS

Average pressure in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richmond, KS

Average wind speed in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Richmond, KS

Average humidity in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Richmond, KS

Average rainfall in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.31").

Average rainfall days in March
Richmond, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richmond, KS

Average snowfall in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richmond, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richmond, KS

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richmond, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Richmond, KS

Average UV index in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average UV index in March: 4

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

Average cloud cover in March
Richmond, KS

Average cloud cover in March - Richmond, KS
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Richmond, KS

Average visibility in March - Richmond, KS
  • 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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