March weather forecastPike Creek, DE
March
Weather in March
March weather in this Delaware enclave sees daylight hours further expand, while cold temperatures gradually wane. Weather observations reveal an atmosphere beginning to stir, with a subtle increase in wind speed. Fresh rainfall is more common as the month's total precipitation quantified to 2.76" (70mm) in rain and 2.76" (70mm) in snow. As a transition month, March bridges the gap between the frosty winter and budding spring, offering fluid weather variances.Temperature
March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's wintry 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a chilly 49.6°F (9.8°C). March nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 34.9°F (1.6°C).Humidity
In Pike Creek, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout March, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pike Creek, during the entire year, the rain falls for 168.9 days and collects up to 34.84" (885mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.8 days and accumulates 2.76" (70mm) of snow.Daylight
In Pike Creek, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:55 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 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 is 6.6h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average high temperature in March: 49.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 34.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average rainfall in March: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.24").
Average rainfall days in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average snowfall in March: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.4 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
Pike Creek, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Pike Creek, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Pike Creek, DE
- Average cloud cover in March: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Pike Creek, 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).
