March weather forecastMilton, DE
March
Weather in March
March in Milton carries the promises of spring, thus bringing unpredictable weather conditions. The city moves away from the cold grip with a noticeable rise in temperatures. The daylight duration extends to 12h, paving way for increased outdoor activities and signaling the arrival of spring. Rainfall prevalence rises along with the relative humidity at 75%. While the city escapes the clutches of frost, it yet remains ensnared by cool winds.Temperature
March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from 43.3°F (6.3°C) in February to a still chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). Milton encounters a steady low-temperature average of 37.9°F (3.3°C) throughout the month of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Milton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.9 days and collects up to 11.34" (288mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through March, May, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2 snowfall days, in March, Milton aggregates 0.31" (8mm) of snow. In Milton, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 days and aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of snow.Daylight
In Milton, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:24 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
In March, the average sunshine is 6.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions - It is suggested to shield oneself from sunburn. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Milton, DE
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Milton, 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
Milton, DE
- Average wind speed in March: 10.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in March
Milton, DE
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Milton, DE
- Average rainfall in March: 0.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.63").
Average rainfall days in March
Milton, DE
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Milton, DE
- Average snowfall in March: 0.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Milton, DE
- Average snowfall days in March: 2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Milton, DE
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Milton, DE
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Milton, 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
Milton, DE
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Milton, 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).
