March weather forecastPorterfield, ME
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Porterfield, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 37°F (2.8°C).Temperature
Porterfield in March shows a temperature shift, moving from an average high of a subzero cold 28°F (-2.2°C) in February to an icy 37°F (2.8°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 84%.Rainfall
In March, in Porterfield, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Porterfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.2 days and collects up to 25.59" (650mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Porterfield, in March, during 10.3 snowfall days, 5.83" (148mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Porterfield, during the entire year, snow falls for 49.8 days and aggregates up to 38.19" (970mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:09 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 Porterfield is 5.6h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Porterfield is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Average temperature in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 20.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average humidity in March: 84%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 1.89"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 5.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.88").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.3 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
Porterfield, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in March
Porterfield, ME
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
