March weather forecastFreeport, ME
March
Weather in March
Once Freeport reaches March, the winter slowly starts to thaw, allowing a subtle shift towards warmer spring weather. The month experiences a substantial growth in temperature, especially when compared to February. Increasing daylight hours herald the seasonal change, reviving the city from winter slumber. While the last traces of snow can still be seen in this month, rainfall begins to gain prominence. It's a dynamic transitional period as winter loosens its grip and prepares to make way for springTemperature
The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 31.1°F (-0.5°C) to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). In March, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 26.2°F (-3.2°C) during the nights.Humidity
In Freeport, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 10.4 days. Throughout March, 1.3" (33mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132.8 rainfall days, and 19.88" (505mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Freeport are January through May, November and December. In Freeport, Maine, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Freeport, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.2 days and aggregates up to 10.94" (278mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Freeport, Maine, is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:06 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 Freeport, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Freeport, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (74.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in March
Freeport, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Freeport, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Freeport, ME
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Freeport, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 1.3"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in March
Freeport, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Freeport, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 1.81"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Freeport, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Freeport, 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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Freeport, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and September (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).
Average UV index in March
Freeport, 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).
Average cloud cover in March
Freeport, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Freeport, 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).
