March weather forecast
Ocean View, DE

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Weather in March

Ocean View, Delaware experiences a transition in its weather pattern during March. It is the beginning of the spring season with temperatures starting to reach an average high of 47.7°F (8.7°C). Though still rainy, the days are longer with increased daylight hours and more hours of sunshine compared to February. The snow typically thaws out by early March, giving way to the blooming of spring flowers. Concurrently, the wind speeds show a slight decrease, but the skies remain predominantly cloudy.

Temperature

Stepping into March, Ocean View records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C), almost consistent with February. During the nights of March, Ocean View records an average temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C), a minor drop from daytime peaks.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ocean View, in March, it is raining for 12.9 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.9 rainfall days, and 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Ocean View aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Ocean View, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 1.46" (37mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ocean View, 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Ocean View is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Heads up! The UV radiation from the Sun can almost be doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 47.7°F (8.7°C) and a low-temperature of 40.3°F (4.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 12.9 days. Throughout March, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Ocean View aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length 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 in Ocean View?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Ocean View, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Ocean View have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.7h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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
Ocean View, DE

Average temperature in March - Ocean View, DE
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 40.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Ocean View, DE

Average pressure in March - Ocean View, 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
Ocean View, DE

Average wind speed in March - Ocean View, DE
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and November (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Ocean View, DE

Average humidity in March - Ocean View, 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
Ocean View, DE

Average rainfall in March - Ocean View, DE
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Ocean View, DE

Average rainfall days in March - Ocean View, DE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ocean View, DE

Average snowfall in March - Ocean View, DE
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ocean View, DE

Average snowfall days in March - Ocean View, DE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.8 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
Ocean View, DE

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ocean View, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ocean View, DE

Average sunshine days in March - Ocean View, DE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Ocean View, DE

Average UV index in March - Ocean View, 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
Ocean View, DE

Average cloud cover in March - Ocean View, DE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Ocean View, DE

Average visibility in March - Ocean View, 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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