March weather forecast
Brightwood Acres, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Brightwood Acres, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings a change in Brightwood Acres's weather, with average high-temperatures moving from February's icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). Brightwood Acres records a steady low-temperature average of 32.5°F (0.3°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Brightwood Acres, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Brightwood Acres, in March, during 5.1 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.6 snowfall days, and 14.65" (372mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:34 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 Brightwood Acres, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In Brightwood Acres, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Brightwood Acres in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Brightwood Acres, in March, during 5.1 snowfall days, 3.62" (92mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Brightwood Acres, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:34 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 many hours of sunshine does Brightwood Acres have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Brightwood Acres, 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 Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average temperature in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average pressure in March - Brightwood Acres, 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
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average wind speed in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average humidity in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average rainfall in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.97").

Average rainfall days in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average snowfall in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Brightwood Acres, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average UV index in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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

Average cloud cover in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Brightwood Acres, MD

Average visibility in March - Brightwood Acres, MD
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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