March weather forecast
Beltsville, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Beltsville, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 52°F (11.1°C) and min 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

In Beltsville, stepping into March brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from February's frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Beltsville is 72%.

Rainfall

In Beltsville, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Beltsville, there are 155.7 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, 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.
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 Beltsville, the average sunshine in March is 6.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Beltsville is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Beltsville in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Beltsville, records 52°F (11.1°C), while the low-temperature is 36.3°F (2.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Beltsville?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Beltsville?

In March, in Beltsville, Maryland, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When does it snow the most in Beltsville?

The month with the most snowfall in Beltsville is March, when snow falls for 3.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Beltsville in March?

In Beltsville, Maryland, in March, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Beltsville have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Beltsville?

On the first day of March, 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 Beltsville?

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Beltsville, Maryland, is 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Beltsville?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Beltsville, Maryland, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Beltsville, MD

Average temperature in March - Beltsville, 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: 36.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Beltsville, MD

Average pressure in March - Beltsville, 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
Beltsville, MD

Average wind speed in March - Beltsville, 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 (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Beltsville, MD

Average humidity in March - Beltsville, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Beltsville, MD

Average rainfall in March - Beltsville, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in March
Beltsville, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Beltsville, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Beltsville, MD

Average snowfall in March - Beltsville, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Beltsville, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Beltsville, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Beltsville, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Beltsville, 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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Beltsville, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Beltsville, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Beltsville, MD

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

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Average cloud cover in March
Beltsville, MD

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

The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in March
Beltsville, MD

Average visibility in March - Beltsville, 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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