March weather forecast
Benedict, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Benedict, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 52°F (11.1°C) and min 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

Benedict's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a frosty 45°F (7.2°C) in February to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 38.5°F (3.6°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Benedict, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 33.07" (840mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.1 snowfall days, in March, Benedict aggregates 1.26" (32mm) of snow. In Benedict, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.6 days and aggregates up to 5.51" (140mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:29 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Benedict, is 52°F (11.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Benedict, Maryland, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.1 snowfall days, in March, Benedict aggregates 1.26" (32mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Benedict have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:29 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Benedict, MD

Average temperature in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in March
Benedict, MD

Average pressure in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Benedict, MD

Average wind speed in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Benedict, MD

Average humidity in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Benedict, MD

Average rainfall in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Benedict, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Benedict, MD

Average snowfall in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.26"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Benedict, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Benedict, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Benedict, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Benedict, MD

Average UV index in March - Benedict, MD
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Benedict, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Benedict, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Benedict, MD

Average visibility in March - Benedict, MD
  • 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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