March weather forecast
Richmond, LA

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an enjoyable month in Richmond, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 66.7°F (19.3°C) and min 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a moderate 58.8°F (14.9°C) in February to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C). Throughout March, Richmond anticipates an average low-temperature of 50.2°F (10.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, in March, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 159.6 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and November are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Richmond aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow. In Richmond, during the entire year, snow falls for 1.8 days and aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Richmond, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of March in Richmond, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:24 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Richmond in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Richmond, records 66.7°F (19.3°C), while the low-temperature is 50.2°F (10.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Richmond?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Richmond in March?

In Richmond, in March, during 15.2 rainfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Richmond?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Richmond, Louisiana. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Richmond aggregates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

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

In Richmond, the average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Richmond?

On the first day of March in Richmond, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:02 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:24 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, Louisiana, 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?

The average sunshine duration in March in Richmond, Louisiana, is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in March in Richmond?

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

Average temperature in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average high temperature in March: 66.7°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 50.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Richmond, LA

Average pressure in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Richmond, LA

Average wind speed in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Richmond, LA

Average humidity in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

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Average rainfall in March
Richmond, LA

Average rainfall in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in March
Richmond, LA

Average rainfall days in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Richmond, LA

Average snowfall in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Richmond, LA

Average snowfall days in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Richmond, LA

Average sunshine days in March - Richmond, LA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Richmond, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in March
Richmond, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Richmond, LA

Average visibility in March - Richmond, LA
  • 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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