March weather forecast
Oak Forest, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Oak Forest, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 35.6°F (2°C) and 50.5°F (10.3°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a fresh 50.5°F (10.3°C). An average low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C) is observed during the March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Oak Forest is 73%.

Rainfall

In Oak Forest, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Oak Forest, there are 165.5 rainfall days, and 31.65" (804mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Oak Forest are January through April, November and December. In March, in Oak Forest, it is snowing for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated. In Oak Forest, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.6 days and aggregates up to 7.8" (198mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Oak Forest, Maryland, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 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 Oak Forest, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In Oak Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Oak Forest in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 50.5°F (10.3°C) and a low-temperature of 35.6°F (2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Oak Forest?

In March, the average relative humidity in Oak Forest is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Oak Forest?

In Oak Forest, Maryland, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Oak Forest in March?

In Oak Forest, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oak Forest have in March?

The average day length in March in Oak Forest, Maryland, is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Oak Forest?

On the first day of March in Oak Forest, Maryland, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Oak Forest, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Oak Forest have in March?

In Oak Forest, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Oak Forest?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average temperature in March - Oak Forest, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average pressure in March - Oak Forest, 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
Oak Forest, MD

Average wind speed in March - Oak Forest, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average humidity in March - Oak Forest, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

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

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Average rainfall in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average rainfall in March - Oak Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Oak Forest, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average snowfall in March - Oak Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.36"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Oak Forest, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 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
Oak Forest, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oak Forest, 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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Oak Forest, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average UV index in March - Oak Forest, 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
Oak Forest, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Oak Forest, 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 29).

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Average visibility in March
Oak Forest, MD

Average visibility in March - Oak Forest, 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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