March weather forecastRiggins, ID
March
Weather in March
In Riggins, Idaho, the weather in March transitions from winter towards spring. There's a noticeable reduction in snowfall and an increase in rainfall as March progresses, setting the stage for April's even warmer conditions. March handles its transition with a significant 5.3 days of rainfall with an average of 4.29" (109mm). As spring is ushered in, the Riggins weather becomes more hospitable with fewer extreme conditions.Temperature
The arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in February to an icy 33.4°F (0.8°C). In March, Riggins records an average nighttime temperature of 18.9°F (-7.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 93%.Rainfall
In Riggins, during March, the rain falls for 5.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation. In Riggins, during the entire year, the rain falls for 81 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through December. In Riggins, in March, snow falls for 24.9 days, with typically accumulated 34.84" (885mm) of snow. In Riggins, during the entire year, snow falls for 160 days and aggregates up to 210.63" (5350mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 5:33 pm PST. On the last day of March, in Riggins, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:12 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 4.2h.UV index
January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Riggins, ID
- Average high temperature in March: 33.4°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 18.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (45.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).
Average pressure in March
Riggins, ID
- Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Riggins, ID
- Average wind speed in March: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May, June, August and September (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Riggins, ID
- Average humidity in March: 93%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).
Average rainfall in March
Riggins, ID
- Average rainfall in March: 4.29"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Riggins, ID
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Riggins, ID
- Average snowfall in March: 34.84"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (36.1").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").
Average snowfall days in March
Riggins, ID
- Average snowfall days in March: 24.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (24.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is August (0.3 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Riggins, ID
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Riggins, ID
- Average sunshine days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (22.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and March (6.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Riggins, ID
- Average UV index in March: 1
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Riggins, ID
- Average cloud cover in March: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in March
Riggins, ID
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (3mi).
