March weather forecast
Dover, MN

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Dover, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 39.2°F (4°C) and an average low of 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Dover experiences a noticeable temperature shift, with the average high-temperature advancing from a subzero cold 24.4°F (-4.2°C) in February to an icy 39.2°F (4°C). In the month of March, an average of 25.2°F (-3.8°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Dover, during March, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Dover, Minnesota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.7 days and collects up to 24.06" (611mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dover, during March, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow. In Dover, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.2 days and aggregates up to 21.65" (550mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dover, Minnesota, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

In Dover, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In March, in Dover, the average high-temperature is 39.2°F (4°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.2°F (-3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Dover, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dover, in March, during 8.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Dover, during March, snow falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.87" (73mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Dover have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 5:57 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

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 CST to CDT. 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 5.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value 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
Dover, MN

Average temperature in March - Dover, MN
  • Average high temperature in March: 39.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Dover, MN

Average pressure in March - Dover, MN
  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dover, MN

Average wind speed in March - Dover, MN
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Dover, MN

Average humidity in March - Dover, MN
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Dover, MN

Average rainfall in March - Dover, MN
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Dover, MN

Average rainfall days in March - Dover, MN
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dover, MN

Average snowfall in March - Dover, MN
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.87"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dover, MN

Average snowfall days in March - Dover, MN
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dover, MN

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dover, MN
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dover, MN

Average sunshine days in March - Dover, MN
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Dover, MN

Average UV index in March - Dover, MN
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Dover, MN

Average cloud cover in March - Dover, MN
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
Dover, MN

Average visibility in March - Dover, MN
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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