March weather forecast
Pleasant Dale, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Pleasant Dale, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32.9°F (0.5°C) and an average high of 49.3°F (9.6°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C) to a chilly 49.3°F (9.6°C). An average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) is expected during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Dale, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pleasant Dale, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.5 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March 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, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Pleasant Dale, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 49.3°F (9.6°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Pleasant Dale, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Pleasant Dale, during March, snow falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pleasant Dale have in March?

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

When are sunrise and 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 7:31 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Pleasant Dale?

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 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average pressure in March - Pleasant Dale, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average wind speed in March - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average humidity in March - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average rainfall in March - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average snowfall in March - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pleasant Dale, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average UV index in March - Pleasant Dale, 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
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Pleasant Dale, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Pleasant Dale, MD

Average visibility in March - Pleasant Dale, 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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