March weather forecastBiddeford, ME
March
Weather in March
March signals the arrival of the much-awaited spring season in Biddeford. The weather begins to thaw, and the average daily high temperatures see a significant jump to 39°F (3.9°C) from the chilly February. The snowfall reduces drastically signaling the end of the winter staple and the inception of the rainfall pattern. Longer daylight hours and the decreasing percentage of cloud cover point to brighter and sunnier days. April heralds even warmer temperatures and increased rainfall, a precursor to the coming lushness.Temperature
As Biddeford, Maine, transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a still cold 39°F (3.9°C). During the month of March, Biddeford anticipates a mean low-temperature of 27.5°F (-2.5°C).Humidity
In Biddeford, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Biddeford, during March, the rain falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 133.9 rainfall days, and 27.44" (697mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Biddeford, in March, during 7.1 snowfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 33.7 snowfall days, and 18.94" (481mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:07 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 5.7h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
It is important to always shield children, babies, and individuals with sensitive skin from prolonged exposure to the sun. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 39°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 27.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.34").
Average rainfall days in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 2.64"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Biddeford, 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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Biddeford, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Biddeford, 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).
