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 sea temperature 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 Chester, the average high-temperature in March slightly increases from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C). Chester, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159 days and collects up to 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Chester. In Chester, Maryland, in March, during 2.1 snowfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Chester, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In March, the average ocean temperature is 46°F (7.8°C).Note: Swimming in 46°F (7.8°C) feels unbearing at 55.4°F (13°C) and can be life-risking below 50°F (10°C), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Chester, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March?
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What is the water temperature in March?
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When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Chester, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 50.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.8°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 (29.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Chester, MD
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Chester, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in March
Chester, MD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Chester, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in March
Chester, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chester, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 1.26"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chester, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Chester, MD
- Average sea temperature in March: 46°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (45.1°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chester, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chester, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Chester, 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
Chester, MD
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Chester, 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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