March weather forecast
Dorchester, TX

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Dorchester, is a comfortable month, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.8°F (8.8°C) and max 64.8°F (18.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Dorchester's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C) to a comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C). The temperature in Dorchester lowers to an average of 47.8°F (8.8°C) during March nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Dorchester, in March, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dorchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.64" (829mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Dorchester aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Dorchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.1 days and aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Dorchester, Texas, is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:46 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 Dorchester, Texas, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

In Dorchester, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Dorchester in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 64.8°F (18.2°C) and a low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Dorchester?

In March, the average relative humidity in Dorchester, Texas, is 73%.

How much does it rain in Dorchester in March?

In Dorchester, Texas, during March, the rain falls for 14.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows in Dorchester?

March is the last month it regularly snows in Dorchester. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Dorchester aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Dorchester?

The average day length in March in Dorchester, Texas, is 12h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Dorchester?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:23 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Dorchester?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Dorchester, Texas, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Dorchester have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Dorchester is 6.8h.

How high is the UV index in March in Dorchester?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Dorchester, Texas, is 4. 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
Dorchester, TX

Average temperature in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average high temperature in March: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (74.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Dorchester, TX

Average pressure in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dorchester, TX

Average wind speed in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7mph).

Average humidity in March
Dorchester, TX

Average humidity in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in March
Dorchester, TX

Average rainfall in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Dorchester, TX

Average rainfall days in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dorchester, TX

Average snowfall in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dorchester, TX

Average snowfall days in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dorchester, TX

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dorchester, TX

Average sunshine days in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Dorchester, TX

Average UV index in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dorchester, TX

Average cloud cover in March - Dorchester, TX
  • Average cloud cover in March: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in March
Dorchester, TX

Average visibility in March - Dorchester, TX
  • 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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