March weather forecast
South Down Shores, MD

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Weather in March

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

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 43°F (6.1°C) to a cool 50.5°F (10.3°C). In March, the average low-temperature is a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In South Down Shores, Maryland, in March, during 9.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in South Down Shores, 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, South Down Shores aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

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 5:59 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 South Down Shores, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in South Down Shores is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in South Down Shores, is 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 38.5°F (3.6°C).

What are the least humid months?

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

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In South Down Shores, in March, during 9.5 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

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

How many hours of daylight does South Down Shores have in March?

In South Down Shores, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

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.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in South Down Shores, 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 South Down Shores have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In South Down Shores, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
South Down Shores, MD

Average temperature in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average pressure in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average wind speed in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average humidity in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average rainfall in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average rainfall days in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average snowfall in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average snowfall days in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average sunshine days in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average UV index in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average cloud cover in March - South Down Shores, 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
South Down Shores, MD

Average visibility in March - South Down Shores, 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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