Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The onset of March marks a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 36.5°F (2.5°C) in February to a frosty 44.1°F (6.7°C). Dover records an average nighttime low-temperature of 29.7°F (-1.3°C) throughout March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Dover is 75%.Rainfall
The wettest months in Dover are March, April and December, with an average 2.87" (73mm) of rainfall.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dover, in March, snow falls for 7.8 days, with typically accumulated 4.45" (113mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dover, there are 31.4 snowfall days, and 17.8" (452mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Dover is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 5:35 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Dover, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:10 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 in Dover is 5.9h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Dover are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Dover?
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Average temperature in March
Dover, MA
- Average high temperature in March: 44.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Dover, MA
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dover, MA
- Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Dover, MA
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Dover, MA
- Average rainfall in March: 2.87"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are March, April and December (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in March
Dover, MA
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dover, MA
- Average snowfall in March: 4.45"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dover, MA
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dover, MA
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dover, MA
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Dover, MA
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Dover, MA
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Dover, MA
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (5mi).
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