March weather forecast
Standish, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Standish, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 25.9°F (-3.4°C) and 38.5°F (3.6°C).

Temperature

March's arrival signals a modest temperature shift, moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a wintry 38.5°F (3.6°C). Throughout the March nights, Standish encounters a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Standish, during March, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Standish, in March, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow. In Standish, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 26.73" (679mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Standish, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in March, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

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

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Standish, in March, during 8.5 snowfall days, 4.09" (104mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Standish have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Standish?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:31 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:08 pm EDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in Standish?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Standish, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Standish, ME

Average temperature in March - Standish, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°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 (17.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Standish, ME

Average pressure in March - Standish, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Standish, ME

Average wind speed in March - Standish, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Standish, ME

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Standish, ME

Average rainfall in March - Standish, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Standish, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Standish, ME

Average snowfall in March - Standish, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Standish, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Standish, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Standish, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Standish, 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 5min

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 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Standish, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Standish, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Standish, ME

Average UV index in March - Standish, 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
Standish, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Standish, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Standish, ME

Average visibility in March - Standish, 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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