March weather forecastThorndike, ME
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Thorndike, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 21°F (-6.1°C) and max 36.3°F (2.4°C).Temperature
March's arrival coincides with a subtle temperature rise, moving from February's freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). An average nighttime temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) is witnessed in Thorndike throughout March.Humidity
The months with the highest humidity in Thorndike are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.Rainfall
In Thorndike, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Thorndike, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.9 days and collects up to 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Thorndike, in March, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.02" (153mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Thorndike is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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 Thorndike, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Thorndike are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Thorndike, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 21°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).
Average pressure in March
Thorndike, 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
Thorndike, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Thorndike, ME
- Average humidity in March: 85%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).
Average rainfall in March
Thorndike, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, October and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Thorndike, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).
Average snowfall in March
Thorndike, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 6.02"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Thorndike, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Thorndike, 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 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Thorndike, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Thorndike, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Thorndike, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).
Average visibility in March
Thorndike, ME
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (4mi).
