March weather forecast
Damariscotta, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Damariscotta, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). Damariscotta's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Damariscotta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.1 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Damariscotta, in March, during 8.3 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40 snowfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:04 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 5.6h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Damariscotta?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Damariscotta, is 37.6°F (3.1°C) and the average low-temperature is 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Damariscotta?

The average relative humidity in March in Damariscotta, Maine, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Damariscotta?

In Damariscotta, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Damariscotta in March?

In Damariscotta, Maine, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow.

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

In Damariscotta, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Damariscotta?

On the first day of March in Damariscotta, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Damariscotta?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Damariscotta?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Damariscotta is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average temperature in March - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.1°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 (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average pressure in March - Damariscotta, 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average wind speed in March - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average humidity in March - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average rainfall in March - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average snowfall in March - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.31"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 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
Damariscotta, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Damariscotta, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Damariscotta, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average UV index in March - Damariscotta, 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
Damariscotta, ME

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Damariscotta, ME

Average visibility in March - Damariscotta, 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).

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