March weather forecast
Wheaton Crest, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Wheaton Crest, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 52°F (11.1°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

In Wheaton Crest, the average high-temperature in March slightly rises, from a frosty 43.9°F (6.6°C) in February, to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). During the nights in March, Wheaton Crest experiences a consistent average temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.9 rainfall days, and 32.99" (838mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Wheaton Crest in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Wheaton Crest, is 52°F (11.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 36.1°F (2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Wheaton Crest, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the snowiest month?

The months with the most snowfall are January and March, with an average 3.03" (77mm) of accumulated snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Wheaton Crest, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Wheaton Crest have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Wheaton Crest?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Wheaton Crest have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average temperature in March - Wheaton Crest, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 52°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average pressure in March - Wheaton Crest, 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
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average wind speed in March - Wheaton Crest, 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 (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average humidity in March - Wheaton Crest, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average rainfall in March - Wheaton Crest, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Wheaton Crest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average snowfall in March - Wheaton Crest, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Wheaton Crest, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 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
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Wheaton Crest, 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
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Wheaton Crest, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).

Average UV index in March
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average UV index in March - Wheaton Crest, 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
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Wheaton Crest, 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 31).

Average visibility in March
Wheaton Crest, MD

Average visibility in March - Wheaton Crest, 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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