March weather forecast
Orchard Beach, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Orchard Beach, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.8°F (3.2°C) and max 50.7°F (10.4°C).

Temperature

March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). March nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a cold 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 Orchard Beach, Maryland, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Orchard Beach, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Orchard Beach 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C) and a low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What are the least humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in March?

In Orchard Beach, 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 Orchard Beach, in March, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.57" (40mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Orchard Beach have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Orchard Beach?

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, 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 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 temperature in March
Orchard Beach, MD

Average temperature in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average pressure in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average wind speed in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average humidity in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average rainfall in March - Orchard Beach, 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 September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Orchard Beach, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average snowfall in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Orchard Beach, 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 February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orchard Beach, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average UV index in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Orchard Beach, 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
Orchard Beach, MD

Average visibility in March - Orchard Beach, 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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