March weather forecastPeaks Island, ME

March

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Peaks Island, is still a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 28.4°F (-2°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C).

Temperature

Peaks Island observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of March, adjusting from February's wintry 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a still cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). During the March nights, an average temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Peaks Island is 78%.

Rainfall

In Peaks Island, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Peaks Island, during March, snow falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of snow. In Peaks Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 11.73" (298mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Peaks Island, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:06 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 is 5.9h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Peaks Island, is 38.3°F (3.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 28.4°F (-2°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in Peaks Island is 78%.

In Peaks Island, Maine, in March, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, in Peaks Island, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated.

In Peaks Island, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March in Peaks Island, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:06 pm EDT.

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

In Peaks Island, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Peaks Island is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average low temperature
Average pressure
Average wind speed
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Average snowfall
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average high temperature in March: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average snowfall in March: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Peaks Island, 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 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Peaks Island, 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
Peaks Island, ME

  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Peaks Island, 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).