March weather forecast
Bethel, ME

A wooden closed bridge with beautiful yellow and green trees on both sides in Bethel, Maine
A wooden closed bridge with beautiful yellow and green trees on both sides in Bethel, Maine

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bethel, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and an average high of 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to a wintry 34.2°F (1.2°C). In March, the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bethel, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bethel, snow falls for 15.2 days, with typically accumulated 8.86" (225mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 76.9 snowfall days, and 52.13" (1324mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Bethel, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:08 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

In Bethel, the average sunshine in March is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Bethel is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translate 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 most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. 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. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in March in Bethel?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Bethel, is 34.2°F (1.2°C), while the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Bethel?

The average relative humidity in March is 86%.

How much does it rain in Bethel in March?

In Bethel, in March, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Bethel?

In Bethel, during March, snow falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.86" (225mm) of snow.

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

In Bethel, Maine, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Bethel?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:08 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 12. 2023, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bethel, Maine, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 5. 2023, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Bethel have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Bethel is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in March in Bethel?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Bethel, Maine, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Bethel, ME

Average temperature in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.2°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 (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10°F).

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Average pressure in March
Bethel, ME

Average pressure in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Bethel, ME

Average wind speed in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in March
Bethel, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Bethel, ME

Average rainfall in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in March
Bethel, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Bethel, ME

Average snowfall in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 8.86"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.54").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Bethel, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15.2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (15.3 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
Bethel, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bethel, 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 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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Bethel, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Bethel, ME

Average UV index in March - Bethel, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Bethel, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in March
Bethel, ME

Average visibility in March - Bethel, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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

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