March weather forecast
Goddard, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Goddard, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 52.3°F (11.3°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).

Temperature

Goddard's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in February to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). March nights experience a consistent temperature drop to an icy 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Goddard, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Goddard, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. In Goddard, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.5 days and aggregates up to 7.2" (183mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Goddard, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
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 6:52 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 in Goddard is 6.8h.

UV index

In Goddard, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Goddard, in March, the average high-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Goddard, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, in Goddard, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Goddard have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:52 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 Goddard have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Goddard is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Goddard, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Goddard, MD

Average temperature in March - Goddard, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Goddard, MD

Average pressure in March - Goddard, 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
Goddard, MD

Average wind speed in March - Goddard, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Goddard, MD

Average humidity in March - Goddard, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Goddard, MD

Average rainfall in March - Goddard, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Goddard, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Goddard, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Goddard, MD

Average snowfall in March - Goddard, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Goddard, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Goddard, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Goddard, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Goddard, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Goddard, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Goddard, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Goddard, MD

Average UV index in March - Goddard, 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
Goddard, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Goddard, 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
Goddard, MD

Average visibility in March - Goddard, 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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