March weather forecastOrrington, ME
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Orrington, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°F (-5.5°C) and max 36.5°F (2.5°C).Temperature
As March arrives, a slight rise in the average high-temperature is observed, moving from a subzero cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in February to a wintry 36.5°F (2.5°C). In March, Orrington's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) during the night.Humidity
In Orrington, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.Rainfall
In Orrington, Maine, in March, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orrington, there are 125.4 rainfall days, and 13.78" (350mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Orrington, in March, snow falls for 10.8 days, with typically accumulated 1.93" (49mm) of snow. In Orrington, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.7 days and aggregates up to 14.88" (378mm) of snow.Daylight
In Orrington, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Orrington, sunrise is at 6:16 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Orrington, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 36.5°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 (26.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 22.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Orrington, 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
Orrington, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Orrington, ME
- Average humidity in March: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Orrington, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.79").
Average rainfall days in March
Orrington, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orrington, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 1.93"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orrington, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orrington, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orrington, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Orrington, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Orrington, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
Average visibility in March
Orrington, ME
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
