March weather forecast
Joppa, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Joppa, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 49.6°F (9.8°C) and 34.7°F (1.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). Joppa experiences a steady low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In Joppa, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Joppa, in March, during 12.6 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Joppa, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Joppa, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Joppa, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Joppa, 49.6°F (9.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.7°F (1.5°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Joppa, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Joppa, Maryland. Snow falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Joppa, Maryland, during March, snow falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Joppa have 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 6:36 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:28 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 Joppa have in March?

In Joppa, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Joppa, MD

Average temperature in March - Joppa, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°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 (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Joppa, MD

Average pressure in March - Joppa, 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
Joppa, MD

Average wind speed in March - Joppa, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Joppa, MD

Average humidity in March - Joppa, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Joppa, MD

Average rainfall in March - Joppa, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Joppa, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Joppa, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Joppa, MD

Average snowfall in March - Joppa, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Joppa, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Joppa, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Joppa, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Joppa, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Joppa, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Joppa, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Joppa, MD

Average UV index in March - Joppa, 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
Joppa, MD

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Joppa, MD

Average visibility in March - Joppa, 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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