Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). Throughout March, an average nighttime temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C) is experienced.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bethesda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Bethesda, Maryland, in March, during 2.6 snowfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.7 snowfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) 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 6:39 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
In March, the average sunshine in Bethesda 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 medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Average temperature in March
Bethesda, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in March
Bethesda, MD
- 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
Bethesda, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Bethesda, MD
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Bethesda, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Bethesda, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Bethesda, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Bethesda, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Bethesda, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Bethesda, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Bethesda, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Bethesda, MD
- 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 31).
Average visibility in March
Bethesda, MD
- 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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