March weather forecast
Southport, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Southport, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.6°F (-3°C) and max 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 26.6°F (-3°C).

Humidity

In Southport, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Southport, Maine, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.2 rainfall days, and 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Southport are January through May, October through December. In Southport, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow. In Southport, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 18.82" (478mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Southport, 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, in Southport, sunrise is at 6:20 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 Southport, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Southport are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Southport in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 26.6°F (-3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Southport?

In March, the average relative humidity in Southport is 80%.

How many days does it rain in March in Southport?

In Southport, Maine, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Southport in March?

In Southport, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

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

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Southport?

On the first day of March in Southport, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Southport, 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 Southport?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in March in Southport?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Southport, ME

Average temperature in March - Southport, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in March
Southport, ME

Average pressure in March - Southport, 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
Southport, ME

Average wind speed in March - Southport, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 11mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Southport, ME

Average humidity in March - Southport, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in March
Southport, ME

Average rainfall in March - Southport, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are October and December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in March
Southport, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Southport, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Southport, ME

Average snowfall in March - Southport, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Southport, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Southport, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 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
Southport, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Southport, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Southport, ME

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

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.9 days).

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Average UV index in March
Southport, ME

Average UV index in March - Southport, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Southport, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Southport, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Southport, ME

Average visibility in March - Southport, 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).

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