March weather forecast
Dorton Branch, KY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dorton Branch, is a cool month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 55°F (12.8°C) and an average low of 37.8°F (3.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Dorton Branch's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from February's chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C) to a fresh 55°F (12.8°C). Dorton Branch reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, in Dorton Branch, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Dorton Branch, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.5 days and collects up to 40.24" (1022mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Dorton Branch, in March, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 32 snowfall days, and 14.17" (360mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:56 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 6.2h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Dorton Branch, the average high-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 37.8°F (3.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Dorton Branch, in March, snow falls for 4.1 days, with typically accumulated 1.57" (40mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dorton Branch have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 6:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Dorton Branch, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:56 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 many hours of sunshine does Dorton Branch have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average temperature in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average high temperature in March: 55°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average pressure in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average wind speed in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average humidity in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August, September and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average rainfall in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average rainfall in March: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average rainfall days in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average snowfall in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.57"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.21").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average snowfall days in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average sunshine days in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9 days).

Average UV index in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average UV index in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • 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
Dorton Branch, KY

Average cloud cover in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Dorton Branch, KY

Average visibility in March - Dorton Branch, KY
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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