March weather forecast
Dearborn, MI

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Weather in March

March ushers in the spring season to Dearborn, Michigan, albeit slowly. Compared to February, temperatures enjoy a significant jump with the thermometer reaching as high as 42.4°F (5.8°C). Interestingly, the weather pattern shows a marked transition from winter to spring, characterized by heavier rainfall and melting snow. The increase in daylight hours signals the impending approach of spring, although temperatures remain pretty chilly.

Temperature

The onset of March brings a rise in the average high-temperature, elevating from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a cold 42.4°F (5.8°C). Dearborn observes an average low-temperature of 29.1°F (-1.6°C) during March.

Humidity

In Dearborn, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.2 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 17.56" (446mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Dearborn, in March, snow falls for 6.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow. In Dearborn, during the entire year, snow falls for 47.2 days and aggregates up to 9.69" (246mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:57 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 5.8h.

UV index

In Dearborn, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Dearborn, is 42.4°F (5.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 29.1°F (-1.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Dearborn, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in Dearborn in March?

In Dearborn, Michigan, in March, it is raining for 9.2 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Dearborn, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Dearborn have in March?

In Dearborn, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 7:57 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?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Dearborn, MI

Average temperature in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average high temperature in March: 42.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 29.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Dearborn, MI

Average pressure in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dearborn, MI

Average wind speed in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Dearborn, MI

Average humidity in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Dearborn, MI

Average rainfall in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Dearborn, MI

Average rainfall days in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dearborn, MI

Average snowfall in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dearborn, MI

Average snowfall days in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dearborn, MI

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dearborn, MI

Average sunshine days in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Dearborn, MI

Average UV index in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Dearborn, MI

Average cloud cover in March - Dearborn, MI
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Dearborn, MI

Average visibility in March - Dearborn, MI
  • 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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