March weather forecastDover, NC
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Dover, is a refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 60.4°F (15.8°C) and an average low of 43°F (6.1°C).Temperature
March brings a slight rise in Dover's average high-temperature, moving from a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C) in February to a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C). In Dover, the average nighttime temperature during March is a frosty 43°F (6.1°C).Humidity
January and March, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Dover, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172 rainfall days, and 35.2" (894mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.4 snowfall days, in March, Dover aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Dover, there are 4 snowfall days, and 1.97" (50mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:05 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:30 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 Dover, the average sunshine in March is 7.1h.UV index
In Dover, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 4 leads to the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Dover, NC
- Average high temperature in March: 60.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 43°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Dover, NC
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Dover, NC
- Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Dover, NC
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and March (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Dover, NC
- Average rainfall in March: 2.4"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").
Average rainfall days in March
Dover, NC
- Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).
Average snowfall in March
Dover, NC
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Dover, NC
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Dover, NC
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 7h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Dover, NC
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Dover, NC
- Average UV index in March: 4
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Dover, NC
- Average cloud cover in March: 41
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Dover, NC
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
