March weather forecast
Sweepstakes, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Sweepstakes, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is marked by a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). Sweepstakes, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sweepstakes, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.7 rainfall days, and 30.91" (785mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Sweepstakes, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Sweepstakes, is 50.5°F (10.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In Sweepstakes, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.5 days and accumulates 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.5 days. Throughout March, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sweepstakes have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:32 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 6.8h.

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 unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average temperature in March - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°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 (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average pressure in March - Sweepstakes, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average wind speed in March - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average humidity in March - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average rainfall in March - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.93").

Average rainfall days in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average snowfall in March - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Sweepstakes, 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: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average UV index in March - Sweepstakes, 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
Sweepstakes, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Sweepstakes, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Sweepstakes, MD

Average visibility in March - Sweepstakes, 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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