March weather forecast
Greenbelt, MD

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Weather in March

As Greenbelt moves into March, the city starts shaking off the remnants of the harsh winter. The modest increase in temperature is welcomed by residents with open arms, with daylight hours increasing to 12 hours. The variation in daylight between February and March is the highest throughout the year. Snow chasers might find themselves disappointed, as the snowfall is dramatically reduced. Evenings are still chilly but more tolerable than those in the previous months.

Temperature

As Greenbelt welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) in February to a fresh 52.3°F (11.3°C). During March, Greenbelt's temperature averages to a cold 37.4°F (3°C) at night.

Humidity

In Greenbelt, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Greenbelt, in March, during 13.8 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Greenbelt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 31.14" (791mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. In Greenbelt, in March, during 2.7 snowfall days, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.5 snowfall days, and 7.2" (183mm) of snow is accumulated.

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 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 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 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In Greenbelt, in March, the average high-temperature is 52.3°F (11.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.4°F (3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Greenbelt, in March, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 2.7 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:00 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:30 pm EDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average temperature in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average pressure in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Greenbelt, MD

Average wind speed in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average humidity in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

Average rainfall in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average rainfall in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average snowfall in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.61"

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

Average snowfall days in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Greenbelt, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Greenbelt, 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: 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 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average UV index in March - Greenbelt, 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
Greenbelt, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Greenbelt, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Greenbelt, MD

Average visibility in March - Greenbelt, 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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