Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The shift into March is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 26.6°F (-3°C) to an icy 35.1°F (1.7°C). Throughout March, the nighttime temperature averages to a subzero cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C).Humidity
In New Portland, the average relative humidity in March is 86%.Rainfall
In New Portland, in March, it is raining for 7.7 days, with typically 0.59" (15mm) of accumulated precipitation. In New Portland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.6 days and collects up to 8.82" (224mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in New Portland are January through May, October through December. In New Portland, in March, during 8.8 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in New Portland, there are 42.1 snowfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March in New Portland, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:07 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 5.4h.UV index
In New Portland, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Frequently asked questions
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How much does it rain in New Portland in March?
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When are sunrise and sunset in March in New Portland?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in New Portland?
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What is the UV index reading in March in New Portland?
Average temperature in March
New Portland, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 35.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 19.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).
Average pressure in March
New Portland, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"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).
Average wind speed in March
New Portland, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
New Portland, ME
- Average humidity in March: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).
Average rainfall in March
New Portland, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 0.59"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
New Portland, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
New Portland, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
New Portland, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New Portland, 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 2min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
New Portland, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 18 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).
Average UV index in March
New Portland, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
New Portland, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
New Portland, ME
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
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