March weather forecast
Sunset, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also an icy month in Sunset, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 37°F (2.8°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The commencement of March notes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 37°F (2.8°C), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. The average temperature during March nights is registered at a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Sunset, in March, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 115.5 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Sunset, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Sunset, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.2 days and aggregates up to 9.65" (245mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Sunset is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:01 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Sunset. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Sunset in March?

In Sunset, 37°F (2.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 27.9°F (-2.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Sunset?

In March, the average relative humidity in Sunset is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Sunset?

In Sunset, Maine, during March, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in Sunset in March?

In Sunset, Maine, in March, during 4.6 snowfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Sunset have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Sunset?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:01 pm EDT.

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

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

In Sunset, Maine, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Sunset?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Sunset?

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

Average temperature in March - Sunset, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).

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Average pressure in March
Sunset, ME

Average pressure in March - Sunset, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Sunset, ME

Average wind speed in March - Sunset, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.8mph).

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Average humidity in March
Sunset, ME

Average humidity in March - Sunset, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in March
Sunset, ME

Average rainfall in March - Sunset, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").

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Average rainfall days in March
Sunset, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Sunset, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Sunset, ME

Average snowfall in March - Sunset, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.32").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Sunset, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Sunset, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Sunset, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Sunset, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).

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Average UV index in March
Sunset, ME

Average UV index in March - Sunset, 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
Sunset, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Sunset, 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 31).

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Average visibility in March
Sunset, ME

Average visibility in March - Sunset, 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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