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 onset of March in Dover marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a frosty 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a still chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). The average low-temperature, in March, is a wintry 37°F (2.8°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.3 rainfall days, and 26.3" (668mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Dover aggregates 1.54" (39mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.1 snowfall days, and 4.61" (117mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Dover, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:25 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.6h.UV index
In Dover, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Dover, DE
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Dover, 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
Dover, DE
- Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Dover, DE
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Dover, DE
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in March
Dover, DE
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dover, DE
- Average snowfall in March: 1.54"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dover, DE
- Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dover, DE
- 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dover, DE
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Dover, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Dover, DE
- 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 28).
Average visibility in March
Dover, 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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