March weather forecast
Newcastle, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Newcastle, is a cold month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.6°F (3.1°C) and min 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

Temperature

As March sets, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to a wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C). An average temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is recorded in Newcastle during the nights in March.

Humidity

In Newcastle, 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. Throughout the year, in Newcastle, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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. In Newcastle, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 18.27" (464mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Newcastle is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Newcastle, 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

The average sunshine in March in Newcastle is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized. Take into account! The reflection from snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation intensity.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Newcastle?

Newcastle in March has an average high-temperature of 37.6°F (3.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, Maine, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Newcastle in March?

In Newcastle, in March, during 8.3 snowfall days, 3.31" (84mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Newcastle have in March?

The average day length in March in Newcastle, Maine, is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Newcastle?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Newcastle, Maine, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

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

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.

How long on average sun shines in March in Newcastle?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Newcastle?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Newcastle?

In Newcastle, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Newcastle, ME

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).

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Average pressure in March
Newcastle, ME

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).

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Average wind speed in March
Newcastle, ME

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).

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Average humidity in March
Newcastle, ME

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%).

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Average rainfall in March
Newcastle, ME

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").

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Average rainfall days in March
Newcastle, ME

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).

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Average snowfall in March
Newcastle, ME

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").

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Average snowfall days in March
Newcastle, ME

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).

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

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 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Newcastle, ME

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).

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Average UV index in March
Newcastle, ME

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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Newcastle, ME

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).

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Average visibility in March
Newcastle, ME

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).

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