March weather forecastClayton, DE
March
Weather in March
The introduction of spring in Clayton, Delaware commences with rising temperature averages. The arrival of March brings a significant increase in daylight hours compared to February, resulting in brighter days. Rainfall sees a slight increase, while, interestingly, the snowfall peaks at 2.6" (66mm). It's less windy compared to previous months. Patterns suggest more visible and colder weather with fewer gusts, lighter winds, and higher pressure levels.Temperature
Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during March adjusts from February's chilly 43°F (6.1°C) to a cool 50.2°F (10.1°C). Throughout March, an average low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) is expected.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Clayton, during March, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Clayton, there are 169.2 rainfall days, and 34.96" (888mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 2.8 days and accumulates 2.6" (66mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Clayton is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:25 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
The average sunshine in March in Clayton is 6.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Clayton, DE
- Average high temperature in March: 50.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Clayton, DE
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Clayton, DE
- Average wind speed in March: 9.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Clayton, DE
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Clayton, DE
- Average rainfall in March: 2.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.13").
Average rainfall days in March
Clayton, DE
- Average rainfall days in March: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Clayton, DE
- Average snowfall in March: 2.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Clayton, DE
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Clayton, DE
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Clayton, DE
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Clayton, DE
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Clayton, DE
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Clayton, DE
- 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).
