March weather forecast
South Laurel, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in South Laurel, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.8°F (11°C) and an average low of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is accompanied by a modest temperature increase, with the average high-temperature edging up from a chilly 43.5°F (6.4°C) in February to a fresh 51.8°F (11°C). During March, the average low-temperature is recorded at a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In South Laurel, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Laurel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.7 days and collects up to 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In South Laurel, in March, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In South Laurel, during the entire year, snow falls for 13.6 days and aggregates up to 6.73" (171mm) of snow.

Daylight

In South Laurel, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Laurel, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in South Laurel, is 51.8°F (11°C), while the low-temperature averages to 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In South Laurel, in March, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

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

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 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
South Laurel, MD

Average temperature in March - South Laurel, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

Average pressure in March
South Laurel, MD

Average pressure in March - South Laurel, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
South Laurel, MD

Average wind speed in March - South Laurel, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

Average humidity in March
South Laurel, MD

Average humidity in March - South Laurel, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

Average rainfall in March
South Laurel, MD

Average rainfall in March - South Laurel, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in March
South Laurel, MD

Average rainfall days in March - South Laurel, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
South Laurel, MD

Average snowfall in March - South Laurel, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.69"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
South Laurel, MD

Average snowfall days in March - South Laurel, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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 Laurel, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - South Laurel, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
South Laurel, MD

Average sunshine days in March - South Laurel, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
South Laurel, MD

Average UV index in March - South Laurel, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
South Laurel, MD

Average cloud cover in March - South Laurel, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
South Laurel, MD

Average visibility in March - South Laurel, 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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