March weather forecastThomaston, ME
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is still a cold month in Thomaston, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and 37.6°F (3.1°C).Temperature
The shift from February to March is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C), not significantly different from the 32.7°F (0.4°C) of February. March nights register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 78%.Rainfall
In Thomaston, in March, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.8 rainfall days, and 30.63" (778mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Thomaston, during March, snow falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 33.1 snowfall days, and 12.36" (314mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C), March is the month with the coldest seawater.Note: In the realm of swimming, this is life-threatening and fraught with danger. The cold water triggers intense discomfort and leads to swift hyperventilation. Donning a specialized swimsuit is essential to curb thermal harm.
Daylight
In Thomaston, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:03 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 Thomaston, the average sunshine in March is 5.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Thomaston, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (68.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in March
Thomaston, 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).
Average wind speed in March
Thomaston, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 14.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in March
Thomaston, ME
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Thomaston, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").
Average rainfall days in March
Thomaston, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Thomaston, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 2.48"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Thomaston, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Thomaston, ME
- Average sea temperature in March: 37.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thomaston, 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in March
Thomaston, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Thomaston, 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
Thomaston, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
Thomaston, 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).
