March weather forecast
Bethesda, TN

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bethesda, is a moderate month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 50.2°F (10.1°C) in February to a mild 58.8°F (14.9°C). Bethesda anticipates an average minimum temperature of 42.1°F (5.6°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

In Bethesda, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bethesda, in March, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.9 rainfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Bethesda aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. In Bethesda, Tennessee, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.2 days and aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In Bethesda, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Bethesda is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In Bethesda, 58.8°F (14.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 42.1°F (5.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Bethesda, in March, during 13.1 rainfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1 snowfall days, in March, Bethesda aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bethesda have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:42 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Bethesda have in March?

In Bethesda, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Bethesda, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Bethesda, TN

Average temperature in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average high temperature in March: 58.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Bethesda, TN

Average pressure in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bethesda, TN

Average wind speed in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Bethesda, TN

Average humidity in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Bethesda, TN

Average rainfall in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Bethesda, TN

Average rainfall days in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bethesda, TN

Average snowfall in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.16"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bethesda, TN

Average snowfall days in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bethesda, TN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in March
Bethesda, TN

Average sunshine days in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Bethesda, TN

Average UV index in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Bethesda, TN

Average cloud cover in March - Bethesda, TN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Bethesda, TN

Average visibility in March - Bethesda, TN
  • 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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