March weather forecast
Lanham, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Lanham, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.4°F (3°C) and max 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). During March nights, Lanham records an average temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Lanham, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lanham, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall in Lanham. In March, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Lanham, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lanham, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 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 in Lanham is 6.8h.

UV index

In Lanham, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Lanham in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Lanham, records 52.3°F (11.3°C), while the low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lanham?

In March, the average relative humidity in Lanham, Maryland, is 72%.

How much does it rain in Lanham in March?

In Lanham, Maryland, during March, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Lanham?

In Lanham, Maryland, in March, snow falls for 2.7 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Lanham have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Lanham?

On the first day of March in Lanham, Maryland, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Lanham?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lanham, 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 Lanham have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Lanham is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Lanham?

In Lanham, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Lanham, MD

Average temperature in March - Lanham, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°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 (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Lanham, MD

Average pressure in March - Lanham, 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Lanham, MD

Average wind speed in March - Lanham, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Lanham, MD

Average humidity in March - Lanham, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Lanham, MD

Average rainfall in March - Lanham, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in March
Lanham, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Lanham, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Lanham, MD

Average snowfall in March - Lanham, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Lanham, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Lanham, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lanham, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Lanham, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Lanham, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Lanham, MD

Average UV index in March - Lanham, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Lanham, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Lanham, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in March
Lanham, MD

Average visibility in March - Lanham, 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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