March weather forecast
Riverton, KS

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Riverton, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 41°F (5°C) and max 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is characterized by a rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C) to a moderate 58.6°F (14.8°C). The average low-temperature, in March, in Riverton, is a wintry 41°F (5°C).

Humidity

In Riverton, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Riverton, Kansas, in March, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Riverton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.2 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Riverton. March is the last month it regularly snows in Riverton, Kansas. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Riverton aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. In Riverton, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 4.17" (106mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Riverton, Kansas, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Riverton, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:40 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 Riverton, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Riverton in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Riverton, is 58.6°F (14.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 41°F (5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Riverton?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in Riverton in March?

In March, in Riverton, Kansas, the rain falls for 12.5 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Riverton?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Riverton aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Riverton have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Riverton?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 6:13 pm CST. On the last day of the month, in Riverton, Kansas, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Riverton have in March?

In Riverton, Kansas, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Riverton?

In Riverton, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Riverton, KS

Average temperature in March - Riverton, KS
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 41°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Riverton, KS

Average pressure in March - Riverton, KS
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Riverton, KS

Average wind speed in March - Riverton, KS
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Riverton, KS

Average humidity in March - Riverton, KS
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in March
Riverton, KS

Average rainfall in March - Riverton, KS
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in March
Riverton, KS

Average rainfall days in March - Riverton, KS
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Riverton, KS

Average snowfall in March - Riverton, KS
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Riverton, KS

Average snowfall days in March - Riverton, KS
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Riverton, KS

Average sunshine days in March - Riverton, KS
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Riverton, KS

Average UV index in March - Riverton, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Riverton, KS

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in March
Riverton, KS

Average visibility in March - Riverton, 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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