March weather forecast
District Heights, MD

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in District Heights, is a cool month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

As March begins, there's a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 44.6°F (7°C) in February to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). In District Heights, the expected average low-temperature for March is a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Humidity

January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.5 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In District Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.8 days and collects up to 32.87" (835mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, in District Heights, it is snowing for 2.9 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. In District Heights, Maryland, 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 in District Heights, Maryland, 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 District Heights, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in District Heights, Maryland, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 3 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in District Heights?

March temperatures in District Heights vary between a high-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What are the least humid months in District Heights?

The months with the lowest humidity in District Heights, Maryland, are January, March and April, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in March in District Heights?

The average relative humidity in March in District Heights is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March in District Heights?

In District Heights, Maryland, during March, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in District Heights?

In District Heights, in March, during 2.9 snowfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does District Heights have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in District Heights?

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.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in District Heights?

In District Heights, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in District Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in District Heights is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
District Heights, MD

Average temperature in March - District Heights, 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).

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Average pressure in March
District Heights, MD

Average pressure in March - District Heights, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
District Heights, MD

Average wind speed in March - District Heights, 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).

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Average humidity in March
District Heights, MD

Average humidity in March - District Heights, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
District Heights, MD

Average rainfall in March - District Heights, 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").

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Average rainfall days in March
District Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in March - District Heights, 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).

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Average snowfall in March
District Heights, MD

Average snowfall in March - District Heights, 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").

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Average snowfall days in March
District Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in March - District Heights, 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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
District Heights, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - District Heights, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
District Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in March - District Heights, 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).

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Average UV index in March
District Heights, MD

Average UV index in March - District Heights, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
District Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in March - District Heights, 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).

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Average visibility in March
District Heights, MD

Average visibility in March - District Heights, 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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