March weather forecast
Calais, ME

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Weather in March

March heralds the transition from winter to spring, with temperatures ranging from 21.9°F (-5.6°C) to 36.1°F (2.3°C). The snowfall days reduce to 13.2, indicating a significant decrease in the intensity of winter weather. As the clouds start to disappear, the city basks in longer periods of daylight averaging at 12 hours. As Calais steps towards milder weather conditions, the fog and heavy cloud cover slowly start to dissipate. Nevertheless, temperature fluctuations remain noticeable, and residents often experience cold breezes.

Temperature

The embrace of March brings a minor uplift in the average high-temperature, shifting from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). Calais's average low-temperature in March is measured at a subzero cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

In Calais, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Calais, in March, during 11.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Calais, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.3 days and collects up to 32.48" (825mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Calais. In Calais, in March, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.16" (131mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 64.6 snowfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Calais, Maine, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Calais, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:16 pm AST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:56 pm ADT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from AST to ADT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from ADT to AST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine in Calais is 4.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Calais. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during March leads to these advisories:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Calais?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Calais, Maine, are 36.1°F (2.3°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Calais?

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in Calais in March?

In March, in Calais, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Calais?

In Calais, in March, snow falls for 13.2 days, with typically accumulated 5.16" (131mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Calais?

On the first day of March in Calais, Maine, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:16 pm AST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 7:56 pm ADT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Calais, and the time zone changes from AST to ADT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Calais have in March?

In Calais, Maine, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Calais?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Calais?

In Calais, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Calais, ME

Average temperature in March - Calais, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.9°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 (13.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Calais, ME

Average pressure in March - Calais, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Calais, ME

Average wind speed in March - Calais, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

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Average humidity in March
Calais, ME

Average humidity in March - Calais, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (78%).

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Average rainfall in March
Calais, ME

Average rainfall in March - Calais, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in March
Calais, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Calais, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Calais, ME

Average snowfall in March - Calais, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.44").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Calais, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Calais, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 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
Calais, ME

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Calais, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Calais, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Calais, ME

Average UV index in March - Calais, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Calais, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Calais, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

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Average visibility in March
Calais, ME

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

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

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