March weather forecast
Bradford, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Bradford, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and max 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to an icy 34.3°F (1.3°C). The average temperature during March nights dips to a freezing cold 19.9°F (-6.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bradford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Bradford, during March, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 65.9 snowfall days, and 37.6" (955mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:02 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 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests this advice:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 34.3°F (1.3°C) and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 87%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Bradford, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Bradford, during March, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Bradford have in March?

In Bradford, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:02 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Bradford?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Bradford, ME

Average temperature in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Bradford, ME

Average pressure in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Bradford, ME

Average wind speed in March - Bradford, 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 (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Bradford, ME

Average humidity in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Bradford, ME

Average rainfall in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Bradford, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Bradford, ME

Average snowfall in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Bradford, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bradford, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Bradford, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Bradford, ME

Average UV index in March - Bradford, 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
Bradford, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Bradford, ME

Average visibility in March - Bradford, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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