March weather forecast
Hagerstown, MD

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Bright pink blossoms of flowers, clean paths, a bridge, and scenic trees in the neat lawns of a city park in Hagerstown, Maryland
Bright pink blossoms of flowers, clean paths, a bridge, and scenic trees in the neat lawns of a city park in Hagerstown, Maryland

Weather in March

March signals a shift with a noticeable rise in temperature levels in Hagerstown. The frosty winter gradually gives way to spring, with snowfall steadily decreasing. Daylight hours continue to lengthen as the sun moves closer to the equator. The frequency of rainfall days increases from 10.4 days in February to 13.8 days in March. Though the weather remains chilly, March indicates the start of a gradual transition to a warmer climate.

Temperature

Hagerstown in March experiences an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 40.3°F (4.6°C) to a frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C). Hagerstown in March anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hagerstown, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hagerstown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.7 days and collects up to 29.17" (741mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Hagerstown, in March, snow falls for 5.1 days, with typically accumulated 3.62" (92mm) of snow. In Hagerstown, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.6 days and aggregates up to 14.65" (372mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:34 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 March, the average sunshine in Hagerstown is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability 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:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Hagerstown?

Hagerstown in March has an average high-temperature of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Hagerstown?

In March, the average relative humidity in Hagerstown is 76%.

How much does it rain in Hagerstown in March?

In Hagerstown, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Hagerstown in March?

In Hagerstown, Maryland, during March, snow falls for 5.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Hagerstown have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Hagerstown?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:03 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Hagerstown, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Hagerstown, Maryland, 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 Hagerstown?

In Hagerstown, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Hagerstown?

In Hagerstown, the average daily maximum UV index in March 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
Hagerstown, MD

Average temperature in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.3°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 (36.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average pressure in March - Hagerstown, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average wind speed in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average humidity in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average rainfall in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average snowfall in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.62"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hagerstown, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average UV index in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February, March and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Hagerstown, MD

Average visibility in March - Hagerstown, MD
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, July, August, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, September and October (5mi).

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