United StatesThe weather in March in Dover
It's cold in March in Dover with an average temperature of 7°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and 2°C.
Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Dover. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Dover, Massachusetts. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 25°C in 2016, Dover reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -5°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -20°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 107 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 43 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in March for Dover
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Dover. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Dover | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 7°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 12°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | -10°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 107 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 10 days |
| Total snowfall | 43 cm | 7 cm |
| Snowy days | 9 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Dover with cold temps, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights around -5°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 8°C, with nights around -2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Dover is around 10°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Dover, Massachusetts. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Dover
Temperature in March in Dover over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Dover, Massachusetts. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Dover
Total precipitation in March in Dover over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Dover
Snowfall in March in Dover per year
Daily UV index in March in Dover
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Dover, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Dover by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Dover. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.