March weather forecast
Bowdoinham, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Bowdoinham, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°F (-4.3°C) and max 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) in February to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). Throughout the month of March, Bowdoinham sees a steady low-temperature average of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout March, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bowdoinham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Bowdoinham, Maine. In March, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout March, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bowdoinham, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 21.97" (558mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bowdoinham, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Bowdoinham, sunrise is at 6:21 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 March, the average sunshine in Bowdoinham, Maine, is 5.6h.

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 minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Bowdoinham?

In Bowdoinham, 37.9°F (3.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.3°F (-4.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Bowdoinham?

The average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How many days does it rain in March in Bowdoinham?

In Bowdoinham, Maine, during March, the rain falls for 10.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Bowdoinham in March?

In Bowdoinham, in March, during 9 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Bowdoinham have in March?

The average day length in March in Bowdoinham is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Bowdoinham?

On the first day of March in Bowdoinham, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:05 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Bowdoinham, 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 Bowdoinham?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Bowdoinham is 5.6h.

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

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bowdoinham.

What is the UV index reading in March in Bowdoinham?

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

Average temperature in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

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Average pressure in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average pressure in March - Bowdoinham, 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
Bowdoinham, ME

Average wind speed in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average humidity in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average rainfall in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").

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Average rainfall days in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average snowfall in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.4 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
Bowdoinham, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bowdoinham, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average UV index in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Bowdoinham, ME

Average visibility in March - Bowdoinham, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (5mi).

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