March weather forecastBeltsville, MD
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Beltsville, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 52°F (11.1°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).Temperature
The beginning of March marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a cool 52°F (11.1°C). During the nights in March, the temperature in Beltsville averages to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In Beltsville, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Beltsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.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 Beltsville, the average length of the day in March 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
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 ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Take to heart! Snow reflection can almost magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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 42min
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
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).
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).
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).
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).
