Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a chilly 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). During March, Patuxent Palisades's temperature averages to an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) at night.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 73%.Rainfall
In Patuxent Palisades, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 11.85" (301mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Patuxent Palisades aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Patuxent Palisades, 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 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 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
In March, the average sunshine is 7h.UV index
In Patuxent Palisades, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 50.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.8°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 (30°F).
Average pressure in March
Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.75"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").
Average rainfall days in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 0.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Patuxent Palisades, 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: 7h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Patuxent Palisades, 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
Patuxent Palisades, 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 27).
Average visibility in March
Patuxent Palisades, 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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