March weather forecastFrench Settlement, ME
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in French Settlement, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 21.7°F (-5.7°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from February's subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a subzero cold 21.7°F (-5.7°C) on average during March.Humidity
In French Settlement, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.Rainfall
In French Settlement, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In French Settlement, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In French Settlement, during March, snow falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 61.1 snowfall days, and 36.34" (923mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in French Settlement is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:01 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 4.9h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. 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
Average temperature in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 21.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30"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).
Average wind speed in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").
Average rainfall days in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
French Settlement, 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 54min
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 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
French Settlement, 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
French Settlement, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in March
French Settlement, ME
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
