March weather forecast
Cambridge, MD

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A long pier leading the large and highly set Choptank River Lighthouse in Cambridge, Maryland
A long pier leading the large and highly set Choptank River Lighthouse in Cambridge, Maryland

Weather in March

March in Cambridge, Maryland, heralds the advent of spring, presenting diverse weather patterns. Alternations between chill winter winds and warmer breezes paint a unique weather picture. Greater temperature variations characterize the city’s weather during March. Marked by a significant increase in temperature, the average high for the month is 50.9°F (10.5°C). March also gives way to more frequent rain showers, rationing rainfall evenly throughout the month, making it a precursor to a more torrential April.

Temperature

Cambridge experiences a minor temperature shift with the start of March, with average high-temperatures moving from a frosty 44.4°F (6.9°C) in February to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). Cambridge throughout March, experiences an average nighttime temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In Cambridge, Maryland, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Cambridge, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cambridge, there are 109.9 rainfall days, and 10.91" (277mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Cambridge. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Cambridge aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Cambridge, there are 7.5 snowfall days, and 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In March, the average ocean temperature is 35.6°F (2°C).
Note: In the case of swimming, this is seriously cold, dangerous, and can result in death. Without the safeguard of insulated waterproof attire, hypothermia manifests rapidly.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Cambridge, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:27 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 Cambridge, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Cambridge, Maryland, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Cambridge?

Cambridge in March has an average high-temperature of 50.9°F (10.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, in March, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Cambridge?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Cambridge, Maryland. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Cambridge aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in March in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, in March, the average water temperature is 35.6°F (2°C). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

What is the average length of the day in March in Cambridge?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Cambridge?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 5:57 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Cambridge, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:27 pm EDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Cambridge have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Cambridge is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Cambridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Cambridge, Maryland, is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Cambridge, MD

Average temperature in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°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 (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Cambridge, MD

Average pressure in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Cambridge, MD

Average wind speed in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Cambridge, MD

Average humidity in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Cambridge, MD

Average rainfall in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in March
Cambridge, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (6.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Cambridge, MD

Average snowfall in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Cambridge, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

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

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Average sea temperature in March
Cambridge, MD

Average sea temperature in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average sea temperature in March: 36°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (34°F).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Cambridge, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Cambridge, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Cambridge, MD

Average UV index in March - Cambridge, 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
Cambridge, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Cambridge, 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 28).

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Average visibility in March
Cambridge, MD

Average visibility in March - Cambridge, 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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