March weather forecastOld Town, ME
March
Weather in March
March marks the onset of spring in Old Town, as the city starts to emerge from the grip of winter. Although the temperature rises to an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C), snowfall is still observed with 4.76" (121mm) coating the ground. With the scent of spring in the air, the residents start to venture outdoors more frequently and engage in activities such as maple tapping and birdwatching.Temperature
The shift into March is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). Old Town witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) throughout March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In Old Town, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Old Town are January through May, October through December. In Old Town, in March, during 12.6 snowfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Old Town, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.1 days and aggregates up to 36.34" (923mm) of snow.Daylight
In Old Town, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:01 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 in Old Town is 4.9h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Old Town, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 36.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 21.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Old Town, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30"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
Old Town, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Old Town, ME
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Old Town, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").
Average rainfall days in March
Old Town, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Old Town, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 4.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Old Town, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Old Town, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 4h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Old Town, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Old Town, 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
Old Town, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 56
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in March
Old Town, ME
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (5mi).
