March weather forecast
Sunset Beach, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sunset Beach, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

Sunset Beach in March denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). In the month of March, an average of 37.8°F (3.2°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in Sunset Beach, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sunset Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Sunset Beach, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14 snowfall days, and 6.14" (156mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sunset Beach, 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 6:50 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 March, the average sunshine in Sunset Beach, Maryland, is 6.9h.

UV index

In Sunset Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Sunset Beach, in March, the average high-temperature is 50.7°F (10.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°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 much does it rain in March?

In Sunset Beach, in March, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Sunset Beach?

In Sunset Beach, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and 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, in Sunset Beach, sunrise is at 6:50 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Sunset Beach, MD

Average temperature in March - Sunset Beach, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Sunset Beach, MD

Average pressure in March - Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, MD

Average wind speed in March - Sunset Beach, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Sunset Beach, MD

Average humidity in March - Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, MD

Average rainfall in March - Sunset Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
Sunset Beach, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Sunset Beach, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sunset Beach, MD

Average snowfall in March - Sunset Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sunset Beach, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Sunset Beach, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Sunset Beach, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sunset Beach, 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 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sunset Beach, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Sunset Beach, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Sunset Beach, MD

Average UV index in March - Sunset Beach, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Sunset Beach, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, MD

Average visibility in March - Sunset Beach, 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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