March weather forecast
Milton, DE

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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 6.3°C in February to a still chilly 9.8°C. Milton encounters a steady low-temperature average of 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, 22mm of precipitation is accumulated. In Milton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.9 days and collects up to 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 8mm of snow. In Milton, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 days and aggregates up to 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.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Milton in March?
March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 9.8°C and a low-temperature of 3.3°C.
What is the average humidity in March?
In March, the average relative humidity in Milton, Delaware, is 75%.
How many days does it rain in March?
In Milton, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 22mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the last month it snows?
March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2 snowfall days, in March, Milton aggregates 8mm of snow.
How many hours of daylight does Milton have in March?
In Milton, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.
When are sunrise and sunset in March?
In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:24 pm EDT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.
How many hours of sunshine does Milton have in March?
In Milton, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.8h.
What is the UV index intensity in March in Milton?
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Feb
March
Apr
Average high temperature
6.3°C
9.8°C
15.5°C
Average low temperature
0.4°C
3.3°C
8.9°C
Average pressure
1018.1mbar
1018.3mbar
1015.8mbar
Average wind speed
17.4km/h
17.3km/h
17.1km/h
Average max. wind speed
18.6km/h
18.5km/h
18.5km/h
Average wind speed gusts
28.8km/h
28.2km/h
28.6km/h
Average humidity
75%
75%
76%
Average rainfall
19mm
22mm
18mm
Average rainfall days
7.6
12.3
10.6
Average snowfall
6mm
8mm
0mm
Average snowfall days
2.2
2
0.2
Average daylight
10h 5min
12h 0min
13h 1min
Average sunshine
5h 1min
6h 5min
9h 0min
Average sunshine days
18.3
17.2
16.9
Average UV index
3
3
4
Average cloud cover
44%
45%
39%
Average visibility
10km
10km
10km
Average temperature in March - Milton, DE
Average temperature in March
Milton, DE
  • Average high temperature in March: 9.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (28°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 3.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in March - Milton, DE
Average pressure in March
Milton, DE
  • Average pressure in March: 1018.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.9mbar).

Average wind speed in March - Milton, DE
Average wind speed in March
Milton, DE
  • Average wind speed in March: 17.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11.4km/h).

Average humidity in March - Milton, DE
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
Milton, DE
  • Average rainfall in March: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (35mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (16mm).

Average rainfall days in March - Milton, DE
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
Milton, DE
  • Average snowfall in March: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (19mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March - Milton, DE
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 /
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 5min

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
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
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
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
Milton, DE
  • Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and May (9km).

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