March weather forecast
Pleasant Hills, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pleasant Hills, is a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C) and an average high of 49.6°F (9.8°C).

Temperature

Pleasant Hills's transition into March is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a cold 41.5°F (5.3°C) in February to a frosty 49.6°F (9.8°C). In March, Pleasant Hills's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 34.7°F (1.5°C) during the night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

Rainfall

In Pleasant Hills, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.2 days and accumulates 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:28 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 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Pleasant Hills?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) and a low-temperature of 34.7°F (1.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Pleasant Hills, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Pleasant Hills, in March, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Pleasant Hills, Maryland, in March, during 4.2 snowfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Pleasant Hills 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 6:37 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:28 pm EDT.

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

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 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Pleasant Hills, 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average temperature in March - Pleasant Hills, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average pressure in March - Pleasant Hills, MD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average wind speed in March - Pleasant Hills, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

Average humidity in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average humidity in March - Pleasant Hills, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average rainfall in March - Pleasant Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.09").

Average rainfall days in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average snowfall in March - Pleasant Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Pleasant Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.6 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 Hills, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pleasant 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Pleasant Hills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average UV index in March - Pleasant 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
Pleasant Hills, MD

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

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

Average visibility in March
Pleasant Hills, MD

Average visibility in March - Pleasant Hills, MD
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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