March weather forecast
Patuxent Hills, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cool month in Patuxent Hills, Maryland, with temperature in the range of an average high of 51.1°F (10.6°C) and an average low of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 42.4°F (5.8°C) to a cool 51.1°F (10.6°C). During the nights in March, Patuxent Hills experiences a consistent average temperature of 35.8°F (2.1°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Patuxent Hills, during March, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Patuxent Hills, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.3 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Patuxent Hills. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:39 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.
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 6.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Patuxent Hills is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Patuxent Hills in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Patuxent Hills, is 51.1°F (10.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 35.8°F (2.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Patuxent Hills?

In Patuxent Hills, Maryland, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Patuxent Hills?

In Patuxent Hills, Maryland, in March, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Patuxent Hills?

March is the month with the most snowfall in Patuxent Hills, Maryland. Snow falls for 3.3 days and accumulates 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

What is the last month it snows in Patuxent Hills?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 3.3 snowfall days, in March, Patuxent Hills aggregates 3.03" (77mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Patuxent Hills have in March?

In March, the average day length in Patuxent Hills is 11h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Patuxent Hills?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Patuxent Hills, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Patuxent Hills?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Patuxent Hills, Maryland, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average temperature in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average pressure in March - Patuxent Hills, 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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average wind speed in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average humidity in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average rainfall in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average snowfall in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.03"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.03").
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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Patuxent Hills, 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 months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in March
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average UV index in March - Patuxent Hills, 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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Patuxent Hills, 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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average visibility in March - Patuxent Hills, 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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