March weather forecast
Ellicott City, MD

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Weather in March

Welcome to March in Ellicott City, a month that hints at the arrival of spring with an awakened, vibrant nature. Weather conditions become comparably mild with average high temperatures reaching 50.5°F (10.3°C). The city shrugs off its winter blanket completely with snowfall reaching a nearly negligible 2.36" (60mm). Sprouting foliage and blossoming flowers are the heralds of oncoming warmer days. Towards the end of March, residents can enjoy more daylight and a hint of warming temperatures, anticipation builds for April's arrival.

Temperature

Ellicott City's weather in March presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). In March, Ellicott City experiences a temperature dip to an average of 35.6°F (2°C) at night.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ellicott City, during March, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Ellicott City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.5 days and collects up to 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ellicott City, there are 16.6 snowfall days, and 7.8" (198mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, in Ellicott City, the average high-temperature is 50.5°F (10.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Ellicott City, during March, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Ellicott City, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 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 Ellicott City have in March?

In Ellicott City, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ellicott City is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average temperature in March - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°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 (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average pressure in March - Ellicott City, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average wind speed in March - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average humidity in March - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average rainfall in March - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average snowfall in March - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Ellicott City, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ellicott City, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average UV index in March - Ellicott City, 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
Ellicott City, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Ellicott City, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Ellicott City, MD

Average visibility in March - Ellicott City, 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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