March weather forecastSalisbury, MD

March

Weather in March

The advent of Spring brings noticeable growth in temperatures, signaling an end to Salisbury's winter. A significant increase in daylight hours marks the approach of sunnier days. This period witnesses a drop in snowfall as temperatures continue to rise regularly. March experiences varying patterns in rainfall, which complements the increased temperatures. Still, the weather retains a chill in the air from the receding winter months.

Temperature

The onset of March brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a frosty 45.7°F (7.6°C) in February to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). In the month of March, Salisbury witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Salisbury, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Salisbury, Maryland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Salisbury aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow. In Salisbury, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.2 days and aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Salisbury, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:25 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 Salisbury, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In Salisbury, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 51.4°F (10.8°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C) respectively.

The months with the lowest humidity are January through April, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

In Salisbury, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In March, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout March, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Salisbury aggregates 0.71" (18mm) of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:25 pm EDT.

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.

In Salisbury, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

45.7°F

51.4°F

62.2°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6mph

10.4mph

10.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

15.3

14.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Salisbury, MD

Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

Average low temperature in March: 38.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Salisbury, MD

Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Salisbury, MD

Average wind speed in March: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Salisbury, MD

Average humidity in March: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and April (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Salisbury, MD

Average rainfall in March: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.81").

Average rainfall days in March
Salisbury, MD

Average rainfall days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Salisbury, MD

Average snowfall in March: 0.71"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Salisbury, MD

Average snowfall days in March: 1.6 days

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

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Salisbury, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Salisbury, MD

Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Salisbury, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Salisbury, 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
Salisbury, 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).