March weather forecastDelray Beach, FL
March
Weather in March
March signals a transition towards a warmer climate as Delray Beach, Florida moves into its spring season. The weather takes a turn from February's calm with an increase in rainfall. While the city enjoys long daylight hours, the humidity levels drop, keeping the atmosphere pleasant. Wind speeds peak at 11.5mph (18.5km/h) suggesting kite-flying as an enticing outdoor activity. However, compared to the incoming month, March remains significantly cooler.Temperature
Delray Beach's average high-temperature marks a still moderately hot 75.2°F (24°C) with the advent of March, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. Delray Beach's nocturnal average in March closely mirrors its daytime temperatures, settling at a refreshing 67.8°F (19.9°C).Humidity
March is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.Rainfall
In Delray Beach, during March, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Delray Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 229 days and collects up to 46.46" (1180mm) of precipitation.Ocean temperature
In Delray Beach, in March, the average water temperature is 75.7°F (24.3°C).Note: A person's cold intolerance, with sunshine, wind, and air temperature, are essential factors for enjoying swimming in 75.7°F (24.3°C) water. (FYI: The Olympic swimming competition requires a water temperature between 77°F (25°C) and 82.4°F (28°C).)
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 7:37 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 Delray Beach, the average sunshine in March is 8.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Stay vigilant! UV rays get a boost in intensity due to sand and water reflections.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average high temperature in March: 75.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (72.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 67.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (81.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (64°F).
Average pressure in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are September and October (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average wind speed in March: 11.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average humidity in March: 70%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June, September and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).
Average rainfall in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average rainfall in March: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (8.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average rainfall days in March: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average sea temperature in March: 75.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are January and February (74.2°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (14.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average UV index in March: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in March
Delray Beach, FL
- Average cloud cover in March: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are January, October, November and December (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Delray Beach, FL
- 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).
