March weather forecastRichardton, ND

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Richardton, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 25.2°F (-3.8°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a distinct rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a freezing cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) in February to a cold 39.7°F (4.3°C). Richardton's average low-temperature in the month of March is recorded at a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Humidity

In Richardton, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Richardton, in March, it is raining for 6.1 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Richardton, North Dakota, there are 90.5 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 7.5 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richardton, there are 56.7 snowfall days, and 19.72" (501mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Richardton is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:17 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

In Richardton, the average sunshine in March is 6h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

During March, Richardton experiences an average high-temperature of 39.7°F (4.3°C) and a low-temperature of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

In Richardton, North Dakota, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

In March, in Richardton, North Dakota, the rain falls for 6.1 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Richardton, in March, during 7.5 snowfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

In Richardton, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 5:35 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:17 pm MDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Richardton, North Dakota, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

The average sunshine duration in March in Richardton is 6h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Richardton is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average high temperature in March: 39.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (51%).

Average rainfall in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and July (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average snowfall in March: 2.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (3.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Richardton, ND

  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Richardton, ND

  • 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).