March weather forecast
The Ridings, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in The Ridings, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and an average low of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

Observing a slight rise in March, the average high-temperature shifts from February's frosty 43°F (6.1°C) to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). The Ridings temperatures generally rest at a low of 38.5°F (3.6°C) during the March nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In The Ridings, in March, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. In The Ridings, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.4 days and collects up to 10.47" (266mm) of precipitation.

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, The Ridings aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.3 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day 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 6:50 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 is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low-temperature of 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 March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In The Ridings, 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, The Ridings aggregates 0.2" (5mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does The Ridings have 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 6:37 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.

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 The Ridings have in March?

In The Ridings, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in The Ridings?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
The Ridings, MD

Average temperature in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average pressure in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average wind speed in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average humidity in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average rainfall in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average rainfall days in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average snowfall in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average snowfall days in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average sunshine days in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average UV index in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average cloud cover in March - The Ridings, 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
The Ridings, MD

Average visibility in March - The Ridings, 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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