March weather forecastWest Southport, ME
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in West Southport, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 26.6°F (-3°C) and 37.9°F (3.3°C).Temperature
The arrival of March witnesses a small shift in the average high-temperature, moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to an icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). In March, West Southport encounters an average low-temperature of 26.6°F (-3°C) during the night.Humidity
In West Southport, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In West Southport, Maine, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Southport, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.2 days and collects up to 31.34" (796mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In West Southport, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.58" (91mm) of snow. In West Southport, during the entire year, snow falls for 40.2 days and aggregates up to 18.82" (478mm) of snow.Daylight
In West Southport, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:27 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.7h.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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
West 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).
Average pressure in March
West 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).
Average wind speed in March
West 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).
Average humidity in March
West 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%).
Average rainfall in March
West 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").
Average rainfall days in March
West 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).
Average snowfall in March
West 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").
Average snowfall days in March
West 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).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
West 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 42min
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).
Average sunshine days in March
West 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).
Average UV index in March
West 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).
Average cloud cover in March
West 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).
Average visibility in March
West 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).
