March weather forecastPerry, ME

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Perry, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

March's weather displays an average high-temperature of a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C), slightly varied from February's 31.5°F (-0.3°C). In Perry, in March, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 27°F (-2.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Perry, Maine, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Perry, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Perry, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Perry, during March, snow falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In Perry, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.2 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Perry is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March in Perry, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:55 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 Perry, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Perry, is 36.3°F (2.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 27°F (-2.8°C).

In Perry, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

In Perry, Maine, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In March, it is snowing for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is accumulated.

In March, the average day length in Perry is 11h and 57min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 5:16 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:55 pm EDT.

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

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

In Perry, Maine, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Perry, ME

  • Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (67.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Perry, ME

  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Perry, ME

  • Average wind speed in March: 13.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Perry, ME

  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Perry, ME

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Perry, ME

  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Perry, ME

  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Perry, ME

  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
Perry, ME

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Perry, ME

  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Perry, ME

  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Perry, ME

  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Perry, 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).