March weather forecast
Elkridge Heights, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Elkridge Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 36.7°F (2.6°C) and max 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March sees a slight increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C). Elkridge Heights's temperature drops to an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Elkridge Heights, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.3 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Elkridge Heights. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.6 snowfall days, in March, Elkridge Heights aggregates 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Elkridge Heights, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Elkridge Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, in Elkridge Heights, the average high-temperature is 50.7°F (10.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Elkridge Heights, during March, the rain falls for 12.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.6 snowfall days, in March, Elkridge Heights aggregates 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Elkridge Heights have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Elkridge Heights, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Elkridge Heights have in March?

In Elkridge Heights, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Elkridge Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average temperature in March - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average pressure in March - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average wind speed in March - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average humidity in March - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average rainfall in March - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average snowfall in March - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 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
Elkridge Heights, MD

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

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Elkridge Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average UV index in March - Elkridge Heights, 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
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Elkridge Heights, 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 29).

Average visibility in March
Elkridge Heights, MD

Average visibility in March - Elkridge Heights, 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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