March weather forecast
Bestgate, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bestgate, is a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

As March arrives, Bestgate's weather shows a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). During the month of March, an average temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C) is noted during the nights.

Humidity

January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Bestgate, in March, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Bestgate aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature, in March, in Bestgate, records 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in March in Bestgate?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Bestgate, during March, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Bestgate aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 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 in Bestgate, 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 Bestgate, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average UV index
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Average temperature in March
Bestgate, MD

Average temperature in March - Bestgate, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Bestgate, MD

Average pressure in March - Bestgate, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bestgate, MD

Average wind speed in March - Bestgate, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Bestgate, MD

Average humidity in March - Bestgate, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Bestgate, MD

Average rainfall in March - Bestgate, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Bestgate, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Bestgate, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bestgate, MD

Average snowfall in March - Bestgate, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bestgate, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Bestgate, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Bestgate, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bestgate, MD
  • 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bestgate, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Bestgate, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Bestgate, MD

Average UV index in March - Bestgate, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bestgate, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Bestgate, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Bestgate, MD

Average visibility in March - Bestgate, 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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