March weather forecast
Penobscot, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Penobscot, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 23.4°F (-4.8°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in February to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Penobscot's temperature drops to an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C) during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Penobscot, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

Rainfall

In Penobscot, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. In Penobscot, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Penobscot, in March, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Penobscot, Maine, there are 46.8 snowfall days, and 19.61" (498mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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

In Penobscot, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Penobscot are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 2 in March suggests the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Notice! The UV radiation of the Sun can be intensified nearly twofold due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Penobscot?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Penobscot, is 37°F (2.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Penobscot?

In Penobscot, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.

How many days does it rain in March in Penobscot?

In Penobscot, Maine, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Penobscot?

In Penobscot, in March, during 10.5 snowfall days, 3.27" (83mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Penobscot?

The average day length in March in Penobscot is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Penobscot?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Penobscot, Maine, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:01 pm EDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Penobscot have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Penobscot, Maine, is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Penobscot?

The months with the lowest UV index in Penobscot, Maine, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Penobscot?

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

Average temperature in March - Penobscot, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.6°F).

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Average pressure in March
Penobscot, ME

Average pressure in March - Penobscot, 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
Penobscot, ME

Average wind speed in March - Penobscot, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Penobscot, ME

Average humidity in March - Penobscot, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in March
Penobscot, ME

Average rainfall in March - Penobscot, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.42").

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Average rainfall days in March
Penobscot, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Penobscot, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Penobscot, ME

Average snowfall in March - Penobscot, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.27"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Penobscot, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Penobscot, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.7 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
Penobscot, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Penobscot, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Penobscot, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Penobscot, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in March
Penobscot, ME

Average UV index in March - Penobscot, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Penobscot, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Penobscot, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in March
Penobscot, ME

Average visibility in March - Penobscot, 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).

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