March weather forecast
Delaware, USA

March in Delaware signals the transition from winter to spring, leading to a mixed climate that begins to warm yet still retains the cool of winter. The snowfall that characterizes February starts to decrease, but flurries can still occur, especially in the northern parts of the state. The average snowfall from December to March ranges from 14" (356mm) in the south to 18" (457mm) in the north, and March contributes to this seasonal total.

As the month progresses, temperatures begin to rise, although nights can still be quite chilly. The frost penetration in the soil begins to lessen, ranging from 5" (127mm) to 10" (254mm) from north to south, a sign of the impending thaw. While March does not typically record extreme temperature values, it does mark a noticeable shift from the intense cold of February.

Rainfall during March adds to the annual average of 44" (1118mm) to 47" (1194mm), maintaining the uniform distribution across the year. As the month unfolds, the weather becomes more variable, and storms may cause a rapid succession of cold and warm periods.

The geographical influence of the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean continues to shape the climate, moderating the transition from winter's end to the beginning of spring. March's weather is emblematic of change in Delaware, with a blend of lingering winter chill and the emerging warmth of spring.

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• Wilmington - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Wilmington and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The month with the most snowfall in Wilmington is March, when snow falls for 4.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.
• Dover - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Dover, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. The months with the lowest humidity in Dover are January, March, April and November, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
• Newark - March »
  In Newark, Delaware, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.76" (70mm) of snow. In Newark in March, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Middletown - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Middletown and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Middletown during March, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.
• Smyrna - March »
  The month with the most snowfall in Smyrna is March, when snow falls for 2.8 days and typically aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. The relative ease in temperature coupled with the scenic beauty of the spring season makes March an ideal time to soak in Smyrna's outdoor splendor.
• Milford - March »
  During 2.1 snowfall days, in March, Milford aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow. During 2.1 snowfall days, in March, Milford aggregates 0.98" (25mm) of snow.
• Seaford - March »
  In Seaford during March, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. March is the last month it regularly snows in Seaford, Delaware.
• Georgetown - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Georgetown and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Georgetown during March, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.
• Elsmere - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Elsmere, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Elsmere, in March, during 3.9 snowfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of snow is typically accumulated.
• New Castle - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in New Castle, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In New Castle, Delaware, during March, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.
• Lewes - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Lewes, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Lewes in March, during 15.1 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Rehoboth Beach - March »
  On Sunday, March 12.2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Rehoboth Beach, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. In Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, in March, during 7.6 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.