March weather forecastDorchester, NE

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a fresh month in Dorchester, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 51.6°F (10.9°C) and 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The changeover to March signals a significant increase in the average high-temperature, rising from a wintry 37°F (2.8°C) in February to a cool 51.6°F (10.9°C). Dorchester usually reports an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) during the month of March.

Humidity

In Dorchester, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

Rainfall

In Dorchester, in March, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.6 rainfall days, and 19.45" (494mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Dorchester, during March, snow falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow. In Dorchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 29 days and aggregates up to 8.98" (228mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In March, in Dorchester, the average high-temperature is 51.6°F (10.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

In Dorchester, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

In Dorchester, during March, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation.

In Dorchester, in March, snow falls for 3.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

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

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 6:20 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average high temperature in March: 51.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average pressure in March: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average humidity in March: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).

Average rainfall in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average snowfall in March: 1.34"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average UV index in March: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Dorchester, NE

  • Average cloud cover in March: 43

The months with the most cloud cover are January and March (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in March
Dorchester, NE

  • 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).