March weather forecastJonesport, ME

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Jonesport, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

March sees a marginal temperature increase, moving from a subzero cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in February to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). Jonesport records a consistent low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during March nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Jonesport, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Jonesport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Jonesport, in March, snow falls for 9.4 days, with typically accumulated 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Jonesport, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average ocean temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).
Note: In water-based activities like swimming, this poses significant life risks. The cold water results in agonizing discomfort and quick hyperventilation. A specialized swimsuit is crucial to reduce the potential thermal damage.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:57 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 5.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During March, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

In Jonesport, in March, the average high-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Jonesport, during March, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow.

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).

In Jonesport, in March, the average water temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C). For swimming, this is considered life-threatening and very dangerous. The water feels painfully cold, and hyperventilation quickly occurs. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to reduce thermal damage.

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

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:57 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average high temperature in March: 37.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Jonesport, 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
Jonesport, ME

  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

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

Average snowfall in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average snowfall in March: 4.13"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average sea temperature in March: 38.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.1°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Jonesport, 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
Jonesport, ME

  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Jonesport, ME

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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