March weather forecastAppleton, ME
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Appleton, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27°F (-2.8°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).Temperature
March brings a slight rise in Appleton's average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 31.3°F (-0.4°C) in February to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C). Appleton's nighttime temperature in March drops to an average of 27°F (-2.8°C).Humidity
In Appleton, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Appleton, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.8 days and collects up to 13.43" (341mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Appleton, in March, during 6.3 snowfall days, 0.98" (25mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Appleton, during the entire year, snow falls for 32.6 days and aggregates up to 7.05" (179mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:03 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 Appleton, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Appleton, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (70.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Appleton, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Appleton, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 12.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Appleton, ME
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Appleton, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 0.83"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, November and December (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").
Average rainfall days in March
Appleton, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.2 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Appleton, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 0.98"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Appleton, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Appleton, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Appleton, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 16.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Appleton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Appleton, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Appleton, ME
- 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).
