March weather forecast
Patuxent Palisades, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Patuxent Palisades, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 10.5°C (50.9°F) and min 3.8°C (38.8°F).

Temperature

As Patuxent Palisades transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F) in February to a cool 10.5°C (50.9°F). An average minimum temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) marks the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Patuxent Palisades, in March, during 10.4 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Patuxent Palisades, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 301mm (11.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Patuxent Palisades. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Patuxent Palisades aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8 snowfall days, and 31mm (1.22") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Patuxent Palisades, Maryland, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:29 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 in Patuxent Palisades, Maryland, is 7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Patuxent Palisades?

The high-temperature, in March, in Patuxent Palisades, is 10.5°C (50.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 3.8°C (38.8°F).

What is the average humidity in March in Patuxent Palisades?

The average relative humidity in March in Patuxent Palisades, Maryland, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Patuxent Palisades in March?

In Patuxent Palisades, Maryland, in March, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Patuxent Palisades?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Patuxent Palisades, Maryland. During 1.4 snowfall days, in March, Patuxent Palisades aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Patuxent Palisades?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:29 pm EDT.

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

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 Patuxent Palisades have in March?

In Patuxent Palisades, Maryland, the average sunshine duration in March is 7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Patuxent Palisades is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average temperature in March - Patuxent Palisades, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-1.1°C).

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Average pressure in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average pressure in March - Patuxent Palisades, MD
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1014mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average wind speed in March - Patuxent Palisades, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 15.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (15.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (10.3km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average rainfall in March - Patuxent Palisades, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (49mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Patuxent Palisades, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average snowfall in March - Patuxent Palisades, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (14mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Patuxent Palisades, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Patuxent Palisades, 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: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Patuxent Palisades, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average UV index in March - Patuxent Palisades, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Patuxent Palisades, 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 27).

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Average visibility in March
Patuxent Palisades, MD

Average visibility in March - Patuxent Palisades, MD
  • Average visibility in March: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, June, July, August, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, May, September and December (9km).

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