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 shift into March is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's chilly 43.2°F (6.2°C) to a cool 51.4°F (10.8°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to a cold 35.6°F (2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Gaithersburg, during March, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Gaithersburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.8 days and collects up to 29.09" (739mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Gaithersburg, Maryland, during March, snow falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 16.7 snowfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:01 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:31 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 Gaithersburg, Maryland, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading 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:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average high temperature in March: 51.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 35.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Gaithersburg, 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 (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average wind speed in March: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.73").
Average rainfall days in March
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average snowfall in March: 2.56"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gaithersburg, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Gaithersburg, 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
Gaithersburg, 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 30).
Average visibility in March
Gaithersburg, MD
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).
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