March weather forecast
Oakleigh Forest, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Oakleigh Forest, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a fresh 50.7°F (10.4°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Humidity

January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Oakleigh Forest, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 156.2 rainfall days, and 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Oakleigh Forest, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:29 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

In Oakleigh Forest, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in Oakleigh Forest, is 50.7°F (10.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, in Oakleigh Forest, it is snowing for 2.4 days. Throughout March, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Oakleigh Forest have in March?

In Oakleigh Forest, 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 6:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average temperature in March - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average pressure in March - Oakleigh Forest, 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
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average wind speed in March - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average humidity in March - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average rainfall in March - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average snowfall in March - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oakleigh Forest, 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 December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average UV index in March - Oakleigh Forest, 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
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Oakleigh Forest, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Oakleigh Forest, MD

Average visibility in March - Oakleigh Forest, 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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