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
Bristol's transition into March is noticed by a slight rise in the average high-temperature, advancing from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a cold 37.9°F (3.3°C). Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) during March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In Bristol, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 142.1 rainfall days, and 30.51" (775mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In Bristol, in March, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.74" (95mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 40 snowfall days, and 20.08" (510mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In Bristol, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:19 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 Bristol, Maine, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold does it get in Bristol in March?
What is the average humidity in March?
How many days does it rain in March?
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What is the average length of the day in March?
What time are sunrise and sunset in March?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
How many hours of sunshine does Bristol have in March?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in March?
Average temperature in March
Bristol, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (74.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in March
Bristol, 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
Bristol, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 10.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Bristol, ME
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Bristol, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in March
Bristol, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
Bristol, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 3.74"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Bristol, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Bristol, 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 3min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Bristol, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Bristol, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Bristol, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in March
Bristol, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).
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