March weather forecastActon, ME
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Acton, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23°F (-5°C) and max 38.1°F (3.4°C).Temperature
As March sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a freezing cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in February to an icy 38.1°F (3.4°C). Acton's temperature drops to an average low of 23°F (-5°C) during the nights of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In Acton, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Acton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Acton, Maine, in March, snow falls for 10.1 days, with typically accumulated 6.22" (158mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.9 snowfall days, and 38.15" (969mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:33 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Acton, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:09 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.5h.UV index
In Acton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Acton, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 38.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 23°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Acton, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Acton, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Acton, ME
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Acton, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Acton, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Acton, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 6.22"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Acton, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Acton, ME
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Acton, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Acton, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Acton, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Acton, ME
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
