March weather forecastShirley Heights, MD
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Shirley Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 50.7°F (10.4°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).Temperature
March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a frosty 43°F (6.1°C) in February to a cool 50.7°F (10.4°C). Shirley Heights's nights in March cool down to an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156.6 rainfall days, and 29.8" (757mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.6 snowfall days, in March, Shirley Heights aggregates 2.2" (56mm) of snow. In Shirley Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.8 days and aggregates up to 6.77" (172mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 5:59 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
The average sunshine in March is 7h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Shirley Heights, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 50.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Shirley Heights, MD
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"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).
Average wind speed in March
Shirley Heights, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Shirley Heights, MD
- Average humidity in March: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Shirley Heights, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.77").
Average rainfall days in March
Shirley Heights, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Shirley Heights, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.2"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Shirley Heights, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Shirley Heights, 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: 7h and 0min
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 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Shirley Heights, 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 July (10.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Shirley Heights, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Shirley Heights, 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 29).
Average visibility in March
Shirley Heights, 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).
