March weather forecastRio Hondo, TX

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Rio Hondo, is a warm month, with an average temperature varying between 78.8°F (26°C) and 64.2°F (17.9°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's agreeable 73.2°F (22.9°C) to a moderately hot 78.8°F (26°C). Throughout March in Rio Hondo, a steady low-temperature average of 64.2°F (17.9°C) is noted.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Rio Hondo, Texas, in March, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 0.31" (8mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rio Hondo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.8 days and collects up to 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Rio Hondo, snow does not fall in January, March through December.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of March, in Rio Hondo, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:47 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 Rio Hondo, Texas, the average sunshine in March is 7.5h.

UV index

In Rio Hondo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Rio Hondo, is 78.8°F (26°C), while the low-temperature averages to 64.2°F (17.9°C).

In Rio Hondo, Texas, the average relative humidity in March is 70%.

In Rio Hondo, during March, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.31" (8mm) of precipitation.

January, March through December are months without snowfall in Rio Hondo.

In March, in Rio Hondo, Texas, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

The average day length in March in Rio Hondo is 12h and 2min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 6:32 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

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.

The average sunshine duration in March in Rio Hondo is 7.5h.

In Rio Hondo, Texas, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average high temperature in March: 78.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (68.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 64.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (55.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average humidity in March: 70%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.16").

Average rainfall days in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average rainfall days in March: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

Average snowfall days in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average sunshine days in March: 23.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average UV index in March: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • Average cloud cover in March: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in March
Rio Hondo, TX

  • 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).