March weather forecast
Galena, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Galena, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 36.9°F (2.7°C) and 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a fresh 50°F (10°C). During the month of March, Galena anticipates a mean low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Galena, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 108 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Galena aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 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 6.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Galena in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Galena, is 50°F (10°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.9°F (2.7°C).

What are the least humid months?

January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Galena, Maryland, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Galena, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Galena aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Galena, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In Galena, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Galena, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Galena, MD

Average temperature in March - Galena, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°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 (27.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Galena, MD

Average pressure in March - Galena, 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
Galena, MD

Average wind speed in March - Galena, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Galena, MD

Average humidity in March - Galena, 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, March, April and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Galena, MD

Average rainfall in March - Galena, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in March
Galena, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Galena, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Galena, MD

Average snowfall in March - Galena, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Galena, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Galena, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Galena, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Galena, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Galena, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Galena, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Galena, MD

Average UV index in March - Galena, 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
Galena, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Galena, 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
Galena, MD

Average visibility in March - Galena, 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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