March weather forecast
Patapsco, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Patapsco, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

Patapsco's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's icy 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). Throughout March, the temperature falls to an average low of 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Patapsco, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Patapsco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.9 days and collects up to 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Patapsco are January through April, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

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 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 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 6.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Patapsco, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.9 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Patapsco, during March, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Patapsco have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Patapsco, MD

Average temperature in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Patapsco, MD

Average pressure in March - Patapsco, 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
Patapsco, MD

Average wind speed in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Patapsco, MD

Average humidity in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, April, July and November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Patapsco, MD

Average rainfall in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.13").

Average rainfall days in March
Patapsco, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Patapsco, MD

Average snowfall in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.06").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Patapsco, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Patapsco, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Patapsco, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in March
Patapsco, MD

Average UV index in March - Patapsco, 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
Patapsco, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Patapsco, MD

Average visibility in March - Patapsco, MD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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