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 sea temperature 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 February transitions into March, Bar Harbor notices a gentle rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) to a wintry 37.2°F (2.9°C). March brings Bar Harbor a consistent average low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Bar Harbor is 80%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall in Bar Harbor, Maine, are January through May, October through December. In Bar Harbor, during March, snow falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of snow. In Bar Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
With an average ocean temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C), March is the month with the coldest seawater.Note: In the sport of swimming, this scenario is extremely cold, treacherous, and fatal. If not protected by insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia ensues quickly.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Bar Harbor is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 5:21 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:59 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 5.2h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.2°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: 25.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).
Average pressure in March
Bar Harbor, 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
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 9.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average sea temperature in March: 38.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.6°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bar Harbor, 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).
Average UV index in March
Bar Harbor, 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
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 54
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in March
Bar Harbor, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).
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