March weather forecast
Bradford, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Bradford, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Temperature

With the transition into March, Bradford experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). During March, an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bradford, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bradford, during March, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Bradford, there are 65.9 snowfall days, and 37.6" (955mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Bradford is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Bradford, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:02 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 Bradford is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bradford, Maine. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Bradford?

Bradford in March has an average high-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Bradford?

The average relative humidity in March in Bradford, Maine, is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March in Bradford?

In Bradford, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Bradford?

In Bradford, Maine, during March, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

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

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Bradford?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Bradford, Maine, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:02 pm EDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Bradford is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Bradford?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Bradford.

What is the UV index reading in March in Bradford?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Bradford is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Bradford, ME

Average temperature in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Bradford, ME

Average pressure in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Bradford, ME

Average wind speed in March - Bradford, 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 (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Bradford, ME

Average humidity in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Bradford, ME

Average rainfall in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in March
Bradford, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Bradford, ME

Average snowfall in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Bradford, ME

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is 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
Bradford, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Bradford, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Bradford, ME

Average UV index in March - Bradford, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Bradford, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in March
Bradford, ME

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

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

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