March weather forecastSouth Bristol, ME
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in South Bristol, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) and an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Temperature
With the onset of March, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature in South Bristol records at a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C).Humidity
In South Bristol, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In South Bristol, during March, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In South Bristol, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in South Bristol. In March, it is snowing for 8.5 days. Throughout March, 3.74" (95mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 40 snowfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In South Bristol, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:04 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 South Bristol, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in South Bristol. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in March
South Bristol, 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).
Average wind speed in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
South Bristol, 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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
South Bristol, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
