Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March brings a slight rise in Kensington's average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 44.1°F (6.7°C) in February to a fresh 52.7°F (11.5°C). In March, Kensington records an average nighttime temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).Humidity
In Kensington, Maryland, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Kensington, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. In Kensington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Kensington, in March, snow falls for 2.6 days, with typically accumulated 2.44" (62mm) of snow. In Kensington, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.7 days and aggregates up to 8.39" (213mm) of snow.Daylight
In Kensington, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 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
In March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.UV index
In Kensington, 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 the average person.Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The mid-day Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation, so seek shade and minimize exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Kensington in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
How many days does it snow in March?
What is the average length of the day in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Kensington have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Kensington, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 52.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°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°F).
Average pressure in March
Kensington, 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
Kensington, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Kensington, MD
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in March
Kensington, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 2.09"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Kensington, 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 November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Kensington, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.44"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Kensington, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.4 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
Kensington, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Kensington, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (12.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Kensington, 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
Kensington, MD
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Kensington, 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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