March weather forecast
Athens, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Athens, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°F (-6.4°C) and max 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C) in February to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Athens's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a freezing cold 20.5°F (-6.4°C).

Humidity

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In March, in Athens, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Athens, there are 142.6 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Athens, in March, snow falls for 12.7 days, with typically accumulated 7.6" (193mm) of snow. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.8 days and aggregates up to 42.99" (1092mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Athens is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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 Athens, the average sunshine in March is 5.3h.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Athens. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be advised! The UV radiation from the Sun can be almost doubled due to the reflective properties of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Athens?

In Athens, 35.2°F (1.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 20.5°F (-6.4°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the most humid month in Athens?

The months with the highest humidity in Athens, Maine, are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

What is the average humidity in March in Athens?

The average relative humidity in March in Athens, Maine, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in March in Athens?

In Athens, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Athens?

In Athens, in March, snow falls for 12.7 days, with typically accumulated 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Athens?

The average day length in March in Athens is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Athens?

On the first day of March in Athens, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:05 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Athens?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Athens, Maine, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March in Athens?

The average sunshine duration in March in Athens is 5.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Athens?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March in Athens?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Athens is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Athens, ME

Average temperature in March - Athens, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Athens, ME

Average pressure in March - Athens, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Athens, ME

Average wind speed in March - Athens, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Athens, ME

Average humidity in March - Athens, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

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Average rainfall in March
Athens, ME

Average rainfall in March - Athens, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in March
Athens, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Athens, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Athens, ME

Average snowfall in March - Athens, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Athens, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Athens, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Athens, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Athens, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Athens, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Athens, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Athens, ME

Average UV index in March - Athens, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Athens, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Athens, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in March
Athens, ME

Average visibility in March - Athens, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).

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