March weather forecastNewcastle, ME
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Newcastle, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Temperature
The shift into March is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) to a cold 37.6°F (3.1°C). In the month of March, Newcastle records a consistent average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In Newcastle, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. In Newcastle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.1 days and collects up to 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Newcastle, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40 snowfall days, and 18.27" (464mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:04 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 Newcastle, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Newcastle. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"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
Newcastle, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 11.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Newcastle, 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
Newcastle, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Newcastle, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
