March weather forecast
Indian Head, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Indian Head, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 45.3°F (7.4°C) to a cool 53.2°F (11.8°C). Indian Head's temperature lowers to a mean of 37°F (2.8°C) during the nights in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Indian Head, in March, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Indian Head, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.3 days and collects up to 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. In Indian Head, in March, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Indian Head, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.6 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 6.9h.

UV index

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 the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 53.2°F (11.8°C) and a low-temperature of 37°F (2.8°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 Indian Head, during March, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Indian Head, in March, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.77" (45mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:02 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Indian Head?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Indian Head, 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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading 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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Indian Head, MD

Average temperature in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Indian Head, MD

Average pressure in March - Indian Head, 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
Indian Head, MD

Average wind speed in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Indian Head, MD

Average humidity in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Indian Head, MD

Average rainfall in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Indian Head, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Indian Head, MD

Average snowfall in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.77"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Indian Head, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.8 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
Indian Head, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Indian Head, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Indian Head, MD

Average UV index in March - Indian Head, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Indian Head, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Indian Head, 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 30).

Average visibility in March
Indian Head, MD

Average visibility in March - Indian Head, MD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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