March weather forecast
Charleston, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Charleston, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34°F (1.1°C) and 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Temperature

March comes with a subtle rise, with the average high-temperature adjusting from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) in February to a wintry 34°F (1.1°C). During the month of March, Charleston experiences a steady low-temperature average of 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In March, in Charleston, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Charleston, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Charleston, Maine. In Charleston, in March, snow falls for 13.6 days, with typically accumulated 7.6" (193mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 69.5 snowfall days, and 49.96" (1269mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Charleston, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Charleston, Maine, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:03 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 Charleston is 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Charleston are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Charleston?

In March, in Charleston, the average high-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Charleston?

In Charleston, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March in Charleston?

In March, the rain falls for 10.9 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Charleston in March?

In Charleston, Maine, during March, snow falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Charleston?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:03 pm EDT.

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

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

How many hours of sunshine does Charleston have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Charleston?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Charleston?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Charleston, Maine, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Charleston, ME

Average temperature in March - Charleston, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°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 (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in March
Charleston, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Charleston, ME

Average wind speed in March - Charleston, 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 (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Charleston, ME

Average humidity in March - Charleston, 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 (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Charleston, ME

Average rainfall in March - Charleston, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in March
Charleston, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Charleston, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Charleston, ME

Average snowfall in March - Charleston, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Charleston, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Charleston, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 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
Charleston, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Charleston, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Charleston, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Charleston, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

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Average UV index in March
Charleston, ME

Average UV index in March - Charleston, 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
Charleston, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Charleston, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in March
Charleston, ME

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

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

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