March weather forecastChestertown, MD
March
Weather in March
March sees a decisive shift in the weather as Chestertown starts to shake off the winter chill. The shift exhibits itself in temperatures soaring to a high of 50°F (10°C) and reaching a bearable low of 36.9°F (2.7°C). Additionally, rainfall gets a notch heavier with 0.87" (22mm) spread across an average of 9.8 days. As the snow makes way for rain, the diminishing cold is accompanied by a proportional increase in daylight hours. Yet, the unpredictability of March weather keeps everyone on their toes as hints of spring intermingle with lingering winter chills.Temperature
A soft shift in the average high-temperature is noticeable in March, transitioning from a chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) in February to a cool 50°F (10°C). In the month of March, Chestertown records a consistent average low-temperature of 36.9°F (2.7°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In Chestertown, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Chestertown aggregates 0.51" (13mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 1.73" (44mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day 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 6:48 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 6.7h.UV index
In Chestertown, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. 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
Chestertown, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 50°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 (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.9°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 (27.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Chestertown, MD
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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
Chestertown, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Chestertown, MD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Chestertown, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Chestertown, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Chestertown, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 0.51"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Chestertown, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.1 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
Chestertown, 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 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Chestertown, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Chestertown, 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
Chestertown, 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
Chestertown, 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).
