March weather forecast
Dewey Beach, DE

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Weather in March

March ushers in spring, as temperatures start to steadily rise in Dewey Beach, Delaware. This change is noticeable as the average high and low temperatures stand at 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 39.7°F (4.3°C) respectively. Along with the warmer temperatures, rainfall also witnesses an increase, amounting to 0.51" (13mm) usually distributed among 7.6 days. This trend is sustained as the city transitions to April, promising more sun and less snow. The weather becomes increasingly outdoor-friendly, beckoning visitors to partake in the local festivities.

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C), subtly diverging from February's 42.6°F (5.9°C). March's average low temperature is a wintry 39.7°F (4.3°C), displaying a subtle drop from its daily peak.

Humidity

In Dewey Beach, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Dewey Beach, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 6.18" (157mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Dewey Beach aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 7.3 snowfall days, and 0.43" (11mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dewey Beach, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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 Dewey Beach, the average sunshine in March is 6.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Dewey Beach, is 47.3°F (8.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 39.7°F (4.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Dewey Beach, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 0.51" (13mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.2 snowfall days, in March, Dewey Beach aggregates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dewey Beach have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Dewey Beach?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.9h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average temperature in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 39.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average pressure in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • 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
Dewey Beach, DE

Average wind speed in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average humidity in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average rainfall in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average rainfall days in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average snowfall in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.08"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average snowfall days in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.4 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
Dewey Beach, DE

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average sunshine days in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (18.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average UV index in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average cloud cover in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in March
Dewey Beach, DE

Average visibility in March - Dewey Beach, DE
  • 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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