March weather forecast
Palmer Park, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Palmer Park, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.4°F (3°C) and max 52.3°F (11.3°C).

Temperature

Observing a slight rise in March, the average high-temperature shifts from February's frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). In Palmer Park, the average low-temperature during the month of March is a cold 37.4°F (3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Palmer Park, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Palmer Park, Maryland, are January through April and December. In March, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Palmer Park is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Palmer Park is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Palmer Park in March?

March temperatures in Palmer Park vary between a high-temperature of 52.3°F (11.3°C) and a low-temperature of 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Palmer Park?

In Palmer Park, Maryland, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How much does it rain in Palmer Park in March?

In March, in Palmer Park, the rain falls for 13.8 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Palmer Park in March?

In Palmer Park, Maryland, during March, snow falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Palmer Park have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Palmer Park?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 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 Palmer Park?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Palmer Park, 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 Palmer Park have in March?

In Palmer Park, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Palmer Park?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average temperature in March - Palmer Park, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average pressure in March - Palmer Park, 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
Palmer Park, MD

Average wind speed in March - Palmer Park, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average humidity in March - Palmer Park, 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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average rainfall in March - Palmer Park, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Palmer Park, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average snowfall in March - Palmer Park, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Palmer Park, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Palmer Park, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Palmer Park, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Palmer Park, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average UV index in March - Palmer Park, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Palmer Park, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Palmer Park, 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
Palmer Park, MD

Average visibility in March - Palmer Park, 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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