March weather forecast
Patuxent Hills, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Patuxent Hills, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 35.8°F (2.1°C) and 51.1°F (10.6°C).

Temperature

The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C) in February to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). Patuxent Hills reports an average low-temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Patuxent Hills, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Patuxent Hills, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Patuxent Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.3 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Patuxent Hills is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Patuxent Hills, 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 in Patuxent Hills is 6.8h.

UV index

In Patuxent Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 3 transforms into the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Patuxent Hills in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Patuxent Hills are 51.1°F (10.6°C) and 35.8°F (2.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Patuxent Hills, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in March, Patuxent Hills aggregates 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day 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 many hours of sunshine does Patuxent Hills have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Patuxent Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average temperature in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average pressure in March - Patuxent Hills, 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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average wind speed in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average humidity in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average rainfall in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

Average rainfall days in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average snowfall in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Patuxent Hills, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average UV index in March - Patuxent Hills, 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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average visibility in March - Patuxent Hills, 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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