March weather forecast
Birch Harbor, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Birch Harbor, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.2°F (2.9°C) and min 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

As Birch Harbor, Maine, welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a freezing cold 30.7°F (-0.7°C) in February to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). Throughout March, an average nighttime temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) is experienced.

Humidity

In Birch Harbor, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Birch Harbor, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Birch Harbor, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 32.28" (820mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Birch Harbor, in March, during 9.4 snowfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Birch Harbor, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 23.82" (605mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Birch Harbor, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 6:58 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
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. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

During March, Birch Harbor experiences an average high-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C) and a low-temperature of 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Birch Harbor?

The average relative humidity in March is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Birch Harbor, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 9.4 days. Throughout March, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Birch Harbor have in March?

In Birch Harbor, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 5:20 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 6:58 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Birch Harbor have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Birch Harbor is 5.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Birch Harbor, ME

Average temperature in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average pressure in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average wind speed in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average humidity in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Birch 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 daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Birch Harbor, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average UV index in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Birch 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
Birch Harbor, ME

Average visibility in March - Birch 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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