March weather forecast
Oakland, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Oakland, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°F (-1.2°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March marks a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 37°F (2.8°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). During the nights in March, the temperature in Oakland, Maryland, averages to a subzero cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

Humidity

In Oakland, Maryland, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In March, in Oakland, Maryland, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Oakland, Maryland, there are 185.9 rainfall days, and 35.16" (893mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Oakland. In Oakland, in March, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow. In Oakland, during the entire year, snow falls for 64.2 days and aggregates up to 35.2" (894mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Oakland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:40 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 is 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Oakland in March?

Oakland in March has an average high-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 29.8°F (-1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Oakland?

In March, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How much does it rain in Oakland in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Oakland in March?

In Oakland, in March, snow falls for 9.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.31" (135mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Oakland have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Oakland?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:10 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Oakland have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Oakland, Maryland, is 5.7h.

How high is the UV index in March in Oakland?

In Oakland, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Oakland, MD

Average temperature in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Oakland, MD

Average pressure in March - Oakland, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Oakland, MD

Average wind speed in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in March
Oakland, MD

Average humidity in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (78%).

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Average rainfall in March
Oakland, MD

Average rainfall in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in March
Oakland, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Oakland, MD

Average snowfall in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (7.6").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Oakland, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Oakland, 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: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Oakland, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (6.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Oakland, MD

Average UV index in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Oakland, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Oakland, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in March
Oakland, MD

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).

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