March weather forecast
Smithfield, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Smithfield, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and an average high of 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

The arrival of March introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a freezing cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in February to a cold 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to a freezing cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Smithfield are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Smithfield, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Smithfield, Maine, there are 142.5 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Smithfield. In March, in Smithfield, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Smithfield, there are 54.3 snowfall days, and 40.87" (1038mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Smithfield, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Smithfield, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:06 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 is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Smithfield 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Smithfield?

The high-temperature, in March, in Smithfield, is 36.1°F (2.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What is the most humid month in Smithfield?

The months with the highest humidity in Smithfield are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in March in Smithfield?

In March, the average relative humidity in Smithfield, Maine, is 85%.

How many days does it rain in March in Smithfield?

In Smithfield, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Smithfield in March?

In Smithfield, in March, snow falls for 11.6 days, with typically accumulated 6.46" (164mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Smithfield have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Smithfield?

On the first day of March in Smithfield, Maine, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:06 pm EDT.

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

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 Smithfield have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Smithfield, Maine, is 5.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Smithfield?

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

Average temperature in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Smithfield, ME

Average pressure in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Smithfield, ME

Average wind speed in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in March
Smithfield, ME

Average humidity in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Smithfield, ME

Average rainfall in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in March
Smithfield, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Smithfield, ME

Average snowfall in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Smithfield, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Smithfield, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Smithfield, 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 2min

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 18min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Smithfield, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in March
Smithfield, ME

Average UV index in March - Smithfield, 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
Smithfield, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

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Average visibility in March
Smithfield, ME

Average visibility in March - Smithfield, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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