March weather forecastCambridge, MD
March
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
The arrival of March in Cambridge brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a chilly 44.4°F (6.9°C) in February to a fresh 50.9°F (10.5°C). March brings an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C) to Cambridge.Humidity
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. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Cambridge aggregates 0.24" (6mm) of snow. In Cambridge, Maryland, during the entire year, snow falls for 7.5 days and aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In March, the average ocean temperature in Cambridge is 35.6°F (2°C).Note: In the practice of swimming, this situation poses immediate risks to life. Losing control over breathing is immediate, thereby making clear thinking near impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to restrict thermal loss.
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, 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
The average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In Cambridge, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
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 48min
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
