March weather forecast
Manchester, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Manchester, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) and an average high of 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Manchester's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 22.5°F (-5.3°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Manchester, in March, during 10.8 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Manchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.3 days and collects up to 27.52" (699mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Manchester, in March, during 10.7 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Manchester, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.3 days and aggregates up to 29.69" (754mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:05 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 is 5.6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Manchester, Maine. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Manchester?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Manchester during March are 37°F (2.8°C) and 22.5°F (-5.3°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month in Manchester?

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March in Manchester?

The average relative humidity in March is 83%.

How much does it rain in Manchester in March?

In March, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout March, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March in Manchester?

In Manchester, during March, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Manchester have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Manchester?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Manchester, Maine, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:05 pm EDT.

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

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

In Manchester, Maine, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Manchester?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Manchester?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Manchester is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Manchester, ME

Average temperature in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Manchester, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Manchester, ME

Average wind speed in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Manchester, ME

Average humidity in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Manchester, ME

Average rainfall in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in March
Manchester, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Manchester, ME

Average snowfall in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Manchester, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 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
Manchester, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Manchester, 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 4min

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 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Manchester, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Manchester, ME

Average UV index in March - Manchester, 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
Manchester, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).

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Average visibility in March
Manchester, ME

Average visibility in March - Manchester, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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