March weather forecast
Burnham, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Burnham, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 21°F (-6.1°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

In March, the average high-temperature marginally rises from a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in February to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). In March, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Burnham, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Burnham, in March, snow falls for 10.7 days, with typically accumulated 6.02" (153mm) of snow. In Burnham, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.8 days and aggregates up to 37.56" (954mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Burnham, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:18 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 March, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Watch out! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly magnified twofold due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C) respectively.

What is the most humid month?

February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Burnham, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Burnham, during March, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.02" (153mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:04 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 Burnham have in March?

In Burnham, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Burnham?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Burnham, ME

Average temperature in March - Burnham, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Burnham, ME

Average pressure in March - Burnham, 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
Burnham, ME

Average wind speed in March - Burnham, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Burnham, ME

Average humidity in March - Burnham, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Burnham, ME

Average rainfall in March - Burnham, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, October and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Burnham, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Burnham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Burnham, ME

Average snowfall in March - Burnham, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Burnham, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Burnham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Burnham, 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: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Burnham, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Burnham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Burnham, ME

Average UV index in March - Burnham, 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
Burnham, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Burnham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Burnham, ME

Average visibility in March - Burnham, 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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