March weather forecast
Delaware, USA

March in Delaware signals the transition from winter to spring, leading to a mixed climate that begins to warm yet still retains the cool of winter. The snowfall that characterizes February starts to decrease, but flurries can still occur, especially in the northern parts of the state. The average snowfall from December to March ranges from 14" (356mm) in the south to 18" (457mm) in the north, and March contributes to this seasonal total.

As the month progresses, temperatures begin to rise, although nights can still be quite chilly. The frost penetration in the soil begins to lessen, ranging from 5" (127mm) to 10" (254mm) from north to south, a sign of the impending thaw. While March does not typically record extreme temperature values, it does mark a noticeable shift from the intense cold of February.

Rainfall during March adds to the annual average of 44" (1118mm) to 47" (1194mm), maintaining the uniform distribution across the year. As the month unfolds, the weather becomes more variable, and storms may cause a rapid succession of cold and warm periods.

The geographical influence of the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean continues to shape the climate, moderating the transition from winter's end to the beginning of spring. March's weather is emblematic of change in Delaware, with a blend of lingering winter chill and the emerging warmth of spring.

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• Wilmington - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Wilmington and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Wilmington, during March, snow falls for 4.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.
• Dover - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Dover, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Dover in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Newark - March »
  The month with the most snowfall in Newark is March, when snow falls for 3.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow. On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Newark, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT.
• Middletown - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Middletown, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Middletown in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow.
• Smyrna - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Smyrna and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The month with the most snowfall in Smyrna, Delaware, is March, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.
• Milford - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Milford, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. When does Daylight Saving Time start in March in Milford?
• Seaford - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Seaford and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Seaford in March, during 8.7 rainfall days, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Georgetown - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Georgetown, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Georgetown in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Elsmere - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Elsmere and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Elsmere in March, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• New Castle - March »
  On Sunday, March 10.2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in New Castle and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In New Castle in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.61" (41mm) of snow.
• Lewes - March »
  In Lewes, during March, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation. During 1.6 snowfall days, in March, Lewes aggregates 0.55" (14mm) of snow.
• Rehoboth Beach - March »
  During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Rehoboth Beach aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Rehoboth Beach aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.