March weather forecast
Hawthorne, DC

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Weather in March

March heralds the arrival of spring in Hawthorne, marked by warming temperatures and increased rainfall. Swaying from the leftover chill, the month experiences a more significant rise in temperatures, recorded between 37°F (2.8°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C). March welcomes in more rainfall leading to the city's green spaces becoming more vibrant. Despite the erratic rain, activities withflourish due to the enhanced visibility and longer daylight hours. With spring in the air, Hawthorne's city life starts buzzing with renewed energy.

Temperature

In Hawthorne, stepping into March brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from February's chilly 43.9°F (6.6°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). Hawthorne encounters a steady low-temperature average of 37°F (2.8°C) throughout the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Hawthorne, District of Columbia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 30.28" (769mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Hawthorne, during March, snow falls for 3.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 15 snowfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Hawthorne is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

In Hawthorne, District of Columbia, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 37°F (2.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Hawthorne, the average relative humidity in March is 71%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Hawthorne, in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, in Hawthorne, it is snowing for 3.1 days. Throughout March, 2.52" (64mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hawthorne have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March?

In Hawthorne, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Hawthorne, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. 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
Hawthorne, DC

Average temperature in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average pressure in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average wind speed in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average humidity in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average humidity in March: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

Average rainfall in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average rainfall in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average rainfall days in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average snowfall in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.52"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average snowfall days in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average sunshine days in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12 days).

Average UV index in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average UV index in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average cloud cover in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Hawthorne, DC

Average visibility in March - Hawthorne, DC
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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