March weather forecast
Middletown, DE

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Weather in March

March in Middletown is a transitional period as the grip of winter eases and signs of spring become more apparent. Once heavy with snow, the landscape begins clearing up with a notable decrease in snowfall to 1.5" (38mm). There is a significant uptick in both the highest and lowest average temperatures, suggesting that the spring thaw is firmly underway. The longer daylight hours add to the sense of emerging from the winter gloom. While the weather conditions are undoubtedly unpredictable, they signify the anticipation of a delightful springtime unspooling.

Temperature

Observing a minor shift, the average high-temperature during March adjusts from February's wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) to a fresh 50.4°F (10.2°C). March brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) in Middletown.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.6 rainfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Middletown, in March, snow falls for 2.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.5" (38mm) of snow. In Middletown, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.2 days and aggregates up to 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
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 March, 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 March, the average sunshine in Middletown is 6.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 50.4°F (10.2°C) and 36°F (2.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Middletown?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Middletown?

In Middletown, during March, snow falls for 2.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

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?

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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Middletown, DE

Average temperature in March - Middletown, 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).

Average pressure in March
Middletown, DE

Average pressure in March - Middletown, 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).

Average wind speed in March
Middletown, DE

Average wind speed in March - Middletown, 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).

Average humidity in March
Middletown, DE

Average humidity in March - Middletown, 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%).

Average rainfall in March
Middletown, DE

Average rainfall in March - Middletown, 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").

Average rainfall days in March
Middletown, DE

Average rainfall days in March - Middletown, 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).

Average snowfall in March
Middletown, DE

Average snowfall in March - Middletown, 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").

Average snowfall days in March
Middletown, DE

Average snowfall days in March - Middletown, 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).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Middletown, 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).

Average sunshine days in March
Middletown, DE

Average sunshine days in March - Middletown, 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).

Average UV index in March
Middletown, DE

Average UV index in March - Middletown, 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).

Average cloud cover in March
Middletown, DE

Average cloud cover in March - Middletown, 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).

Average visibility in March
Middletown, DE

Average visibility in March - Middletown, 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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