March weather forecast
Hancock, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Hancock, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 32°F (0°C).

Temperature

Hancock's transition into March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) in February to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a cold 32°F (0°C) on average during March.

Humidity

In Hancock, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hancock, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 26.1" (663mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Hancock, in March, during 5 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Hancock, during the entire year, snow falls for 25.1 days and aggregates up to 13.31" (338mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Hancock is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:36 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 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Jul 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hancock in March?

In Hancock, 49.3°F (9.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 32°F (0°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Hancock?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Hancock, in March, during 5 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Hancock have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:36 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 Hancock have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Hancock, MD

Average pressure in March - Hancock, 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
Hancock, MD

Average wind speed in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Hancock, MD

Average humidity in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Hancock, MD

Average rainfall in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Hancock, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Hancock, MD

Average snowfall in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Hancock, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 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
Hancock, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hancock, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Hancock, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Hancock, MD

Average UV index in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Hancock, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Hancock, MD

Average visibility in March - Hancock, MD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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