March weather forecast
Townsend, DE

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Weather in March

March opens the door to noticeable changes as winter eventually starts to loosen its grip on Townsend. Nevertheless, being a transition month, weather conditions fluctuate more rapidly, showcasing the characteristics typical of both winter and spring seasons. Known for receiving rainfall of about 1.65" (42mm), March begins the transition into the wetter part of the year. As the month progresses, longer daylight hours herald the approaching warmer months. While the gusty winds start to subside, cool temperatures can still be expected, particularly during the early part of the month.

Temperature

Townsend's weather in March presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C). The average low-temperature, in March, in Townsend, is a cold 36°F (2.2°C).

Humidity

In Townsend, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Townsend, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.6 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Townsend are January through April, November and December. In March, in Townsend, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 14.2 snowfall days, and 5.16" (131mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Townsend, Delaware, is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Townsend, 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 7:26 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

In Townsend, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Townsend, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in March translates into the following instructions:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Be cautious! The UV radiation from the Sun can be magnified almost twofold by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Townsend?

The high-temperature, in March, in Townsend, is 50.4°F (10.2°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36°F (2.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Townsend?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How much does it rain in Townsend in March?

In Townsend, Delaware, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Townsend?

In March, it is snowing for 2.8 days. Throughout March, 1.5" (38mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Townsend?

In Townsend, Delaware, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Townsend?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:26 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Townsend?

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 Townsend have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Townsend?

In Townsend, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Townsend, DE

Average temperature in March - Townsend, DE
  • Average high temperature in March: 50.4°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 (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Townsend, DE

Average pressure in March - Townsend, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Townsend, DE

Average wind speed in March - Townsend, DE
  • Average wind speed in March: 9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Townsend, DE

Average humidity in March - Townsend, DE
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June and September (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (72%).

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Average rainfall in March
Townsend, DE

Average rainfall in March - Townsend, DE
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in March
Townsend, DE

Average rainfall days in March - Townsend, DE
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Townsend, DE

Average snowfall in March - Townsend, DE
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Townsend, DE

Average snowfall days in March - Townsend, 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).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Townsend, DE

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Townsend, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Townsend, DE

Average sunshine days in March - Townsend, DE
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Townsend, DE

Average UV index in March - Townsend, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Townsend, DE

Average cloud cover in March - Townsend, DE
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Townsend, DE

Average visibility in March - Townsend, 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).

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