March weather forecast
Dunkirk, MD

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Dunkirk, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Temperature

Dunkirk's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a frosty 43.7°F (6.5°C) in February to a cool 50.9°F (10.5°C). Dunkirk, during the month of March, experiences an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

In Dunkirk, Maryland, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Dunkirk, Maryland, during March, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. In Dunkirk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.3 days and collects up to 15.83" (402mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Dunkirk aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 9.4 snowfall days, and 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dunkirk, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:29 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 6.9h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 50.9°F (10.5°C) and 38.8°F (3.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dunkirk, in March, it is raining for 11.4 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Dunkirk. During 1.8 snowfall days, in March, Dunkirk aggregates 0.39" (10mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dunkirk have in March?

In Dunkirk, 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 6:37 am and sunset at 5:59 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:29 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 Dunkirk have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Dunkirk?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average temperature in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.9°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 (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average pressure in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average pressure in March: 30.08"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
Dunkirk, MD

Average wind speed in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average humidity in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average rainfall in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average rainfall days in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average snowfall in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.39"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average snowfall days in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Dunkirk, MD

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average sunshine days in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average UV index in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • 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
Dunkirk, MD

Average cloud cover in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Dunkirk, MD

Average visibility in March - Dunkirk, MD
  • 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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