Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
Dorchester's weather in March is marked by a clear rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's subzero cold 22.1°F (-5.5°C) to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). In Dorchester, the average temperature during the nights of March drops to a freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 85%.Rainfall
In March, in Dorchester, the rain falls for 7.3 days. Throughout March, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dorchester, there are 102.5 rainfall days, and 11.18" (284mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dorchester, Wisconsin, during March, snow falls for 8.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Dorchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.8 days and aggregates up to 10.83" (275mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Dorchester is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 5:49 pm CST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:28 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
The average sunshine in March in Dorchester is 4.8h.UV index
In Dorchester, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is March in Dorchester?
What is the average humidity in March in Dorchester?
How much does it rain in Dorchester in March?
How much does it snow in Dorchester in March?
How many hours of daylight does Dorchester have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Dorchester?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Dorchester?
How long on average sun shines in March in Dorchester?
What is the UV index reading in March in Dorchester?
Average temperature in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average high temperature in March: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average wind speed in March: 9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average humidity in March: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average rainfall in March: 0.71"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average snowfall in March: 1.5"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.2 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
Dorchester, WI
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average sunshine days in March: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average cloud cover in March: 60
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Dorchester, WI
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, July, August, September and December (5mi).
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