March weather forecast
Oxford, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Oxford, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 38.1°F (3.4°C) and 50.9°F (10.5°C).

Temperature

Oxford, Maryland, in March denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in February to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Oxford, in March, experiences an average temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Oxford, Maryland, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 160.5 rainfall days, and 32.32" (821mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 11.2 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Oxford, Maryland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:27 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 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Oxford in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and a low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Oxford, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Oxford, in March, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2 days. Throughout March, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Oxford have in March?

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 6:35 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Oxford have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oxford, MD

Average temperature in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Oxford, MD

Average pressure in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Oxford, MD

Average wind speed in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Oxford, MD

Average humidity in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Oxford, MD

Average rainfall in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Oxford, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Oxford, MD

Average snowfall in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.98"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Oxford, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 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
Oxford, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oxford, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Oxford, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Oxford, MD

Average UV index in March - Oxford, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Oxford, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Oxford, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

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

Average visibility in March
Oxford, MD

Average visibility in March - Oxford, 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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