Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The average high-temperature mildly increases in March, edging from a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C) in February to a fresh 51.1°F (10.6°C). In Preston, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout March, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.7 days and collects up to 16.34" (415mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, May, November and December are months with snowfall in Preston. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Preston aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow. In Preston, during the entire year, snow falls for 9.5 days and aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Preston is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:56 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:26 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 Preston is 6.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Preston is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily high UV index of 3 in March translates into this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Preston in March?
What are the least humid months in Preston?
What is the average humidity in March in Preston?
How much does it rain in Preston in March?
What is the last month it snows in Preston?
How many hours of daylight does Preston have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Preston?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Preston?
How many hours of sunshine does Preston have in March?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Preston?
Average temperature in March
Preston, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 51.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Preston, MD
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Preston, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Preston, MD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Preston, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.26"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and August (2.01").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.94").
Average rainfall days in March
Preston, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Preston, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 0.55"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Preston, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Preston, 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: 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 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Preston, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Preston, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Preston, 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 28).
Average visibility in March
Preston, 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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