March weather forecast
Pike Creek, DE

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Weather in March

March weather in this Delaware enclave sees daylight hours further expand, while cold temperatures gradually wane. Weather observations reveal an atmosphere beginning to stir, with a subtle increase in wind speed. Fresh rainfall is more common as the month's total precipitation quantified to 2.76" (70mm) in rain and 2.76" (70mm) in snow. As a transition month, March bridges the gap between the frosty winter and budding spring, offering fluid weather variances.

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). March nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C).

Humidity

In Pike Creek, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pike Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.9 days and collects up to 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Pike Creek, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Aug 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Pike Creek in March?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Pike Creek, is 49.6°F (9.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.9°F (1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Pike Creek, in March, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Pike Creek, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.76" (70mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Pike Creek have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Pike Creek, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.6h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Pike Creek, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average temperature in March - Pike Creek, DE
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average pressure in March - Pike Creek, DE
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average wind speed in March - Pike Creek, DE
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average humidity in March - Pike Creek, DE
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average rainfall in March - Pike Creek, DE
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average rainfall days in March - Pike Creek, DE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average snowfall in March - Pike Creek, DE
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average snowfall days in March - Pike Creek, DE
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pike Creek, 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 24min).

  • 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
Pike Creek, DE

Average sunshine days in March - Pike Creek, DE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average UV index in March - Pike Creek, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average cloud cover in March - Pike Creek, 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 30).

Average visibility in March
Pike Creek, DE

Average visibility in March - Pike Creek, 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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