March weather forecast
Hillcrest Heights, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a fresh 51.4°F (10.8°C). In Hillcrest Heights, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

In Hillcrest Heights, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Hillcrest Heights, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hillcrest Heights, there are 158.5 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Hillcrest Heights aggregates 2.05" (52mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Hillcrest Heights, there are 13.6 snowfall days, and 6.54" (166mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hillcrest Heights, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Hillcrest Heights, 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 Hillcrest Heights, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

In Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Consider carefully! The reflective quality of snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature in Hillcrest Heights?

In Hillcrest Heights, in March, the average high-temperature is 51.4°F (10.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Hillcrest Heights?

The average relative humidity in March in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, is 72%.

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

In Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Hillcrest Heights?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Hillcrest Heights. During 2.8 snowfall days, in March, Hillcrest Heights aggregates 2.05" (52mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Hillcrest Heights?

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

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

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

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Hillcrest Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Hillcrest Heights is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average temperature in March - Hillcrest Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°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°F).

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Average pressure in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average pressure in March - Hillcrest 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
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average wind speed in March - Hillcrest Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average humidity in March - Hillcrest Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average rainfall in March - Hillcrest Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Hillcrest Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average snowfall in March - Hillcrest Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Hillcrest Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Hillcrest 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Hillcrest Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average UV index in March - Hillcrest 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Hillcrest 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
Hillcrest Heights, MD

Average visibility in March - Hillcrest 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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