March weather forecastNewport, DE
March
Weather in March
As winter fades, Newport in March observes a gentle rise in temperature, making the weather more tractable. The snowfall of the previous months dissipates, leaving behind lush landscapes waiting to bloom. Moving from a high of 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a high of 49.5°F (9.7°C), the increment brings about palpable changes. March's relative warmth and the increasing daylight hours make it a tranquil period with richer colors emerging in the scenery. Transitioning into April, the town starts humming with life as winter departs.Temperature
The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from an icy 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). Newport observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) during the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Newport, during March, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Newport aggregates 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13 snowfall days, and 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Newport, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:54 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:25 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
In March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.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: The UV index of 3 in March translates into these instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Newport, DE
- Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Newport, 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
Newport, DE
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Newport, DE
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Newport, DE
- Average rainfall in March: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Newport, DE
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Newport, DE
- Average snowfall in March: 1.06"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Newport, DE
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 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
Newport, 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 24min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Newport, DE
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Newport, 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, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Newport, DE
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in March
Newport, 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).
