March weather forecastRockland, ME
March
Weather in March
March sees the onset of spring, with temperatures starting to climb to a maximum of 37.6°F (3.1°C). With the rise in temperature, snowfall is also gradually replaced by rainfall, marking the change of seasons. Cloud cover decreases slightly, allowing more sunshine to reach the ground. Even so, the UV index remains low, reducing the risk of sunburn. The wind speed slightly decreases, adding to the overall comfort.Temperature
The shift to March in Rockland signals an average high-temperature of a still cold 37.6°F (3.1°C), subtly varied from February's 32.7°F (0.4°C). A consistent average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted during the nights of March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Rockland, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Rockland, in March, snow falls for 6.7 days, with typically accumulated 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 12.36" (314mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C), March is the month with the coldest seawater.Note: In the course of swimming, this situation is life-threatening and fraught with risk. The severe cold of the water leads to immediate hyperventilation. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is critical to limit thermal injury.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 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 Rockland, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Rockland are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rockland, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Rockland, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Rockland, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 14.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Rockland, ME
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Rockland, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in March
Rockland, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Rockland, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 2.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Rockland, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Rockland, ME
- Average sea temperature in March: 37.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rockland, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Rockland, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Rockland, 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
Rockland, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Rockland, 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).
