March weather forecastAugusta, ME
March
Weather in March
A sigh of relief is justifiably warranted in March as Augusta's weather slowly transitions from its intense winter grip. The month heralds the arrival of spring with a notable increase in average temperature, rising as high as 37°F (2.8°C) from February's chilling conditions. However, do not be too hasty to put away winter garments, as snow can linger, progressively giving way to rainfall. Days lengthen and allow more sunshine, hinting at the warmth that is just around the corner.Temperature
March introduces a marginal temperature uplift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from February's freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). Augusta experiences an average low-temperature reading of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) throughout March.Humidity
January through March, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Augusta, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 2.05" (52mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Augusta, during March, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.3 snowfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Augusta, 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 5:27 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 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 Augusta, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Augusta, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Augusta, 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
Augusta, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Augusta, ME
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Augusta, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in March
Augusta, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Augusta, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 4.88"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Augusta, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Augusta, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Augusta, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).
Average UV index in March
Augusta, 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
Augusta, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Augusta, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
