March weather forecastWest Ocean City, MD
March
Weather in March
As West Ocean City gazes at the onset of spring, March ushers in a considerable lift in temperatures. With more sunlight and clear skies, this month is distinctive for its growing warmth and significantly reduced snowfall. The climatic patterns of March show a shift towards balance from the cold extremes of the earlier months. The weather in March leaves a hint of the oncoming vibrant spring and the activities it carries.Temperature
March experiences an average high-temperature of a still frosty 47.7°F (8.7°C), barely different from February's 43.9°F (6.6°C). Throughout the nights in March, West Ocean City notes an average low of 40.8°F (4.9°C), a small dip from the daytime peak.Humidity
In West Ocean City, Maryland, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In West Ocean City, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 1.85" (47mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Ocean City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.1 snowfall days, in March, West Ocean City aggregates 0.16" (4mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.1 snowfall days, and 1.22" (31mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In West Ocean City, in March, the average water temperature is 43.9°F (6.6°C).Note: Dipping into 43.9°F (6.6°C) below 50°F (10°C) needs protective wear, or you'd face cold shock and breathing issues swiftly. Meanwhile, a slight swim around 55.4°F (13°C) feels cold to the bone.
Daylight
In West Ocean City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of March, in West Ocean City, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 is 6.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 3 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
West Ocean City, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 47.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 40.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in March
West Ocean City, 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
West Ocean City, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 13.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in March
West Ocean City, MD
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
West Ocean City, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in March
West Ocean City, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
West Ocean City, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 0.16"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
West Ocean City, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
West Ocean City, MD
- Average sea temperature in March: 43.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (77.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (41.9°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West Ocean City, 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: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
West Ocean City, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).
Average UV index in March
West Ocean City, 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
West Ocean City, 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 25).
Average visibility in March
West Ocean City, 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).
