March weather forecastFort Washington, MD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Fort Washington, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 53.2°F (11.8°C) and 37.4°F (3°C).Temperature
Fort Washington's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a frosty 45.1°F (7.3°C) in February to a fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C). Fort Washington's temperature lowers to a mean of 37.4°F (3°C) during the nights in March.Humidity
In Fort Washington, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.Rainfall
In Fort Washington, in March, it is raining for 14.4 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.2 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Fort Washington, during March, snow falls for 2.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 14.4 snowfall days, and 7.56" (192mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fort Washington, the average length of the day in March 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 6:53 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 in Fort Washington is 6.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Fort Washington, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 53.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Fort Washington, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fort Washington, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 7.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Fort Washington, MD
- Average humidity in March: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).
Average rainfall in March
Fort Washington, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").
Average rainfall days in March
Fort Washington, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fort Washington, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 1.69"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fort Washington, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Fort Washington, 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: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fort Washington, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Fort Washington, 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
Fort Washington, 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 30).
Average visibility in March
Fort Washington, MD
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
