March weather forecast
Owls Head, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Owls Head, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37.6°F (3.1°C) and 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

Shifting into March, Owls Head records an average high-temperature of a still cold 37.6°F (3.1°C), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. Owls Head's average temperature during the nights of March is recorded at a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Owls Head, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Owls Head, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.8 days and collects up to 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, in Owls Head, it is snowing for 6.7 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of snow is accumulated. In Owls Head, during the entire year, snow falls for 33.1 days and aggregates up to 12.36" (314mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).
Note: When swimming, this is deemed life-endangering and extremely risky. The painful cold water instigates fast-paced hyperventilation. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is necessary to lessen thermal harm.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Owls Head, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:02 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 Owls Head, Maine, is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Owls Head are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Owls Head?

In Owls Head, 37.6°F (3.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.8°F (-1.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Owls Head?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Owls Head in March?

In March, in Owls Head, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout March, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Owls Head in March?

In Owls Head, Maine, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow.

What is the month with the coldest ocean in Owls Head?

March is the month with the coldest seawater in Owls Head, Maine, with an average ocean temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

What is the water temperature in March in Owls Head?

In Owls Head, Maine, in March, the average water temperature is 37.9°F (3.3°C). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

What is the average length of the day in March in Owls Head?

In Owls Head, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Owls Head?

On the first day of March in Owls Head, Maine, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:02 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Owls Head, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Owls Head have in March?

In Owls Head, Maine, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Owls Head?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Owls Head?

In Owls Head, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Owls Head, ME

Average temperature in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Owls Head, ME

Average pressure in March - Owls Head, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Owls Head, ME

Average wind speed in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 14.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).

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Average humidity in March
Owls Head, ME

Average humidity in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Owls Head, ME

Average rainfall in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in March
Owls Head, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Owls Head, ME

Average snowfall in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.48"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Owls Head, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Owls Head, ME

Average sea temperature in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average sea temperature in March: 37.8°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Owls Head, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Owls Head, 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: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Owls Head, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Owls Head, ME

Average UV index in March - Owls Head, 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
Owls Head, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Owls Head, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in March
Owls Head, ME

Average visibility in March - Owls Head, 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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