March weather forecast
Mapleton, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mapleton, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°F (-1.4°C) and an average low of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March sees a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C) in February to a still subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). Mapleton registers a consistent average low-temperature of 13.8°F (-10.1°C) during March.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 93%, March is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Mapleton, Maine, in March, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Mapleton, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In Mapleton, Maine, in March, snow falls for 19.7 days, with typically accumulated 12.05" (306mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Mapleton, there are 98.7 snowfall days, and 69.17" (1757mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Mapleton is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Mapleton, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:00 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 Mapleton, the average sunshine in March is 3.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 1 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Mapleton?

In Mapleton, 29.5°F (-1.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 13.8°F (-10.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the most humid month in Mapleton?

March is the most humid month in Mapleton, with an average relative humidity of 93%.

What is the average humidity in March in Mapleton?

In Mapleton, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 93%.

How much does it rain in Mapleton in March?

In Mapleton, Maine, in March, it is raining for 7.2 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Mapleton?

In Mapleton, Maine, during March, snow falls for 19.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Mapleton?

On the first day of March in Mapleton, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:00 pm EDT.

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

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

The average sunshine duration in March in Mapleton is 3.2h.

When is the lowest UV index in Mapleton?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in March in Mapleton?

In Mapleton, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Mapleton, ME

Average temperature in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 29.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 13.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

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Average pressure in March
Mapleton, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Mapleton, ME

Average wind speed in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Mapleton, ME

Average humidity in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Mapleton, ME

Average rainfall in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in March
Mapleton, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Mapleton, ME

Average snowfall in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 12.05"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Mapleton, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 19.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 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
Mapleton, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Mapleton, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Mapleton, ME

Average UV index in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in March
Mapleton, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 71

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

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Average visibility in March
Mapleton, ME

Average visibility in March - Mapleton, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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