Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). In March, the temperature drops to an average of 21.2°F (-6°C) at night.Humidity
February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Fairfield, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 28.35" (720mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Fairfield, it is snowing for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 5.98" (152mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 55.2 snowfall days, and 37.83" (961mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Fairfield, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:05 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 is 5.2h.UV index
January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Fairfield in March?
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How many days does it rain in March in Fairfield?
How many days does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Fairfield have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Fairfield?
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When is the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 21.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average humidity in March: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 5.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in March
Fairfield, ME
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
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