March weather forecast
Dickerson, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Dickerson, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Dickerson's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). March brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 35.1°F (1.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Dickerson, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 115.4 rainfall days, and 10.59" (269mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Dickerson, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of snow. In Dickerson, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.7 days and aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dickerson, Maryland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
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. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Dickerson, the average high-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.1°F (1.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dickerson, Maryland, in March, during 10.3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout March, 0.35" (9mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dickerson?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Dickerson have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Dickerson, 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
Dickerson, MD

Average temperature in March - Dickerson, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Dickerson, MD

Average pressure in March - Dickerson, 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
Dickerson, MD

Average wind speed in March - Dickerson, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Dickerson, MD

Average humidity in March - Dickerson, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Dickerson, MD

Average rainfall in March - Dickerson, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Dickerson, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Dickerson, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dickerson, MD

Average snowfall in March - Dickerson, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dickerson, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Dickerson, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dickerson, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dickerson, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dickerson, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Dickerson, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Dickerson, MD

Average UV index in March - Dickerson, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dickerson, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Dickerson, 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 30).

Average visibility in March
Dickerson, MD

Average visibility in March - Dickerson, 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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