March weather forecast
Frederick, PA

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Frederick, is a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 32°F (0°C) and an average high of 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Frederick's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from an icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) in February to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). Throughout March, Frederick registers a consistent average low-temperature of 32°F (0°C).

Humidity

In Frederick, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Frederick, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 128.6 rainfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:25 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 6.4h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Frederick in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Frederick, is 47.5°F (8.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 32°F (0°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Frederick, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Frederick, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Frederick have in March?

In Frederick, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Frederick?

In Frederick, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

When is the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Frederick, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Frederick, PA

Average temperature in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Frederick, PA

Average pressure in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Frederick, PA

Average wind speed in March - Frederick, PA
  • 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 (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Frederick, PA

Average humidity in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Frederick, PA

Average rainfall in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Frederick, PA

Average rainfall days in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Frederick, PA

Average snowfall in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Frederick, PA

Average snowfall days in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Frederick, PA

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Frederick, PA

Average sunshine days in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Frederick, PA

Average UV index in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Frederick, PA

Average cloud cover in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Frederick, PA

Average visibility in March - Frederick, PA
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).

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