March weather forecast
Bristol, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bristol, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is characterized by a subtle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). During the nights in March, the temperature averages to a wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In Bristol, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bristol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.2 days and collects up to 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Bristol aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bristol, 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 6:51 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

The average sunshine in March is 7h.

UV index

In Bristol, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Bristol, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Bristol?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Bristol. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Bristol aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bristol have in March?

In Bristol, the average day length in March 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 6:51 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Bristol, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°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 (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

Average pressure in March
Bristol, MD

Average pressure in March - Bristol, 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
Bristol, MD

Average wind speed in March - Bristol, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Bristol, MD

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

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

Average rainfall in March
Bristol, MD

Average rainfall in March - Bristol, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Bristol, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Bristol, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bristol, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bristol, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Bristol, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Bristol, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bristol, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bristol, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Bristol, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Bristol, MD

Average UV index in March - Bristol, 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
Bristol, MD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Bristol, MD

Average visibility in March - Bristol, 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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