March weather forecastCheltenham, MD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Cheltenham, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average low of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average high of 52.3°F (11.3°C).Temperature
As February transitions into March, Cheltenham notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 44.6°F (7°C) to a cool 52.3°F (11.3°C). The average temperature in Cheltenham drops to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C) during the night in the month of March.Humidity
January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Cheltenham, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cheltenham, there are 164.8 rainfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Cheltenham, in March, snow falls for 2.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.36" (60mm) of snow. In Cheltenham, during the entire year, snow falls for 15.1 days and aggregates up to 8.5" (216mm) 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 Cheltenham, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Cheltenham, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Cheltenham, 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
Cheltenham, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Cheltenham, MD
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and April (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Cheltenham, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").
Average rainfall days in March
Cheltenham, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cheltenham, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.36"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cheltenham, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 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
Cheltenham, 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 54min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cheltenham, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Cheltenham, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Cheltenham, MD
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Cheltenham, 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).
