March weather forecast
Riva Trace, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Riva Trace, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.5°F (10.3°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in February to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). In March, the average low-temperature records at an icy 38.5°F (3.6°C) during the nights.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Riva Trace, during March, the rain falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Riva Trace, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Riva Trace aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. In Riva Trace, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.3 days and aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Riva Trace, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 3 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Riva Trace, records 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What are the least humid months?

January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Riva Trace, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Riva Trace, in March, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Riva Trace aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Riva Trace have in March?

In Riva Trace, Maryland, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Riva Trace have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average temperature in March - Riva Trace, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°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 (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average pressure in March - Riva Trace, 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
Riva Trace, MD

Average wind speed in March - Riva Trace, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average humidity in March - Riva Trace, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average rainfall in March - Riva Trace, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

Average rainfall days in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Riva Trace, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average snowfall in March - Riva Trace, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Riva Trace, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Riva Trace, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Riva Trace, 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 month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Riva Trace, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average UV index in March - Riva Trace, 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
Riva Trace, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Riva Trace, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Riva Trace, MD

Average visibility in March - Riva Trace, 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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