March weather forecastColesville, MD

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Colesville, is a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 52°F (11.1°C).

Temperature

Colesville in March experiences a slight uptick in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) to a fresh 52°F (11.1°C). In the month of March, Colesville witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Colesville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.7 days and collects up to 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 3 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Colesville, is 52°F (11.1°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.3°F (2.4°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

In Colesville, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.4 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

In Colesville, in March, snow falls for 3.4 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:31 pm EDT.

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.

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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).

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Average sunshine in March
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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
Colesville, 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).