Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
As Athens welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a freezing cold 27.1°F (-2.7°C) in February to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Athens records a steady low-temperature average of 20.5°F (-6.4°C) during March.Humidity
February and March, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Athens, during March, the rain falls for 11.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. In Athens, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.6 days and collects up to 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Athens, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In Athens, in March, during 12.7 snowfall days, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Athens, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.8 days and aggregates up to 42.99" (1092mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:05 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.3h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does it snow in March?
How many hours of daylight does Athens have in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How long on average sun shines in March?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index intensity in March?
Average temperature in March
Athens, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 35.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 20.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Athens, 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
Athens, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in March
Athens, ME
- Average humidity in March: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Athens, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Athens, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Athens, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 7.6"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Athens, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Athens, 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 48min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Athens, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 12 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Athens, 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, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Athens, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 53
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Athens, 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).
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