March weather forecast
Prospect, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Prospect, is a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37°F (2.8°C) and an average low of 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Temperature

Prospect, Maine, in March observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from a freezing cold 29.7°F (-1.3°C) in February to a wintry 37°F (2.8°C). Prospect's average low-temperature during March nights is observed to be a subzero cold 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Prospect, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.3 rainfall days, and 24.61" (625mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 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

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

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Prospect. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Prospect?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Prospect, is 37°F (2.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 23.4°F (-4.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Prospect?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Prospect?

In Prospect, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Prospect?

In Prospect, Maine, during March, snow falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Prospect?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:02 pm EDT.

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

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

How long on average sun shines in March in Prospect?

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

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Prospect?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Prospect?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Prospect is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Prospect, ME

Average temperature in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average pressure in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average wind speed in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average humidity in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average rainfall in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average snowfall in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average UV index in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Prospect, 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
Prospect, ME

Average visibility in March - Prospect, 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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