March weather forecastDetroit, MI
March
Weather in March
March brings a sigh of relief with warmer temperatures, reaching up to 41.7°F (5.4°C) during the day. There is a substantial decrease in snowfall compared to February, indicating a clear transition to spring. March suggests the end of the long and frigid winter nights in Detroit. The snow cover gradually recedes, revealing dormant vegetation awaiting spring's bloom. Increased rainfall contributes to faster plant growth and adds to the city's vibrancy.Temperature
With the onset of March, Detroit's average high-temperature experiences a rise, moving from February's subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a wintry 41.7°F (5.4°C). Detroit experiences an average temperature drop to a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) during March nights.Humidity
In Detroit, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.Rainfall
In Detroit, in March, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.54" (39mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Detroit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.1 days and collects up to 23.43" (595mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Detroit, during March, snow falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.1" (28mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.3 snowfall days, and 14.84" (377mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Detroit, the average seawater temperature in March is 33.4°F (0.8°C).Note: When swimming, this state is excessively cold, posing a lethal risk. Absent the protection of insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia is likely to occur immediately.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 6:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:57 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 5.8h.UV index
In Detroit, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Detroit, MI
- Average high temperature in March: 41.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 29.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Detroit, MI
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Detroit, MI
- Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Detroit, MI
- Average humidity in March: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Detroit, MI
- Average rainfall in March: 1.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.22").
Average rainfall days in March
Detroit, MI
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Detroit, MI
- Average snowfall in March: 1.1"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Detroit, MI
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Detroit, MI
- Average sea temperature in March: 33.5°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (32.7°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Detroit, MI
- 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 6min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Detroit, MI
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Detroit, MI
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Detroit, MI
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in March
Detroit, MI
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
