Baltimore, MD weather in March
March in Baltimore: cool, with frequent rain. Highs 55°F, lows 34°F, about 11 wet days and about 2.8 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.8 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:39 am / 5:58 pm | 6:52 am / 7:28 pm |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 12.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am37°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm44°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Baltimore Wash Intl Airport (9 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 44% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 46%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry March brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 4.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.8 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 64°F
- Coolest March1993: average high 48°F
- Wettest March1994: 8.6 in
- Driest March2006: 0.2 in
- Highest reading89°F (March 30, 1998)
- Lowest reading4°F (March 4, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 55°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 34°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 5 | 13 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +12°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Williamsburg, VA140 mi · high 60°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Gettysburg, PA50 mi · high 50°F · 10 wet days
How Baltimore ranks in March
- Normal high229th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Maryland
- Wet days284th driest of 378
- Comfortable days217th most of 339
What to pack for Baltimore in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 24; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 4. All frost dates for Baltimore.
Heating and cooling
March has 642 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Baltimore in March?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 4°F (March 4, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Baltimore in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (8.6 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Baltimore in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 2.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is March a good time to visit Baltimore?
March ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Baltimore (52 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Baltimore Wash Intl Airport (USW00093721), 9.4 mi SSW of the city center, 156 ft (120 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Md Sci Ctr Baltimore (USW00093784), 0.7 mi SSE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Camp Springs Andrews AFB (USW00013705), 36 mi SSW of the city center, 282 ft (246 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Baltimore-Washington Intl Airport (724060-93721), 9.0 mi SSW of the city center, 138 ft (102 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.