March weather forecast
Chevy Chase, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Chevy Chase, is a fresh month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Temperature

As March sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a cool 52.7°F (11.5°C). March generally records an average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Chevy Chase, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Chevy Chase, 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 March, it is snowing for 2.6 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of snow is accumulated. In Chevy Chase, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.7 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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 is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 52.7°F (11.5°C) and 36.9°F (2.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Chevy Chase, in March, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Chevy Chase have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Chevy Chase?

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 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Chevy Chase, MD

Average temperature in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average pressure in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average wind speed in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average humidity in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average rainfall in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average snowfall in March - Chevy Chase, 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
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Average snowfall days in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average UV index in March - Chevy Chase, 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
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Average cloud cover in March - Chevy Chase, 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
Chevy Chase, MD

Average visibility in March - Chevy Chase, 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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