March weather forecast
Cambridge, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cambridge, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C) to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). Throughout the month of March, Cambridge reports a steady low-temperature average of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

February and March are months with the least rain in Cambridge when the rain falls for 7.4 days and typically aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Cambridge, in March, snow falls for 9.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.6" (66mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 48.1 snowfall days, and 17.32" (440mm) 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 6:14 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 4.9h.

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 low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Caution! The reflection of snow can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature during March is 35.2°F (1.8°C) and the low-temperature is 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the driest month?

The months with the least rainfall are February and March Rain falls for 7.4 days and accumulates 0.91" (23mm) of rain.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Cambridge, during March, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Cambridge have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 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 in Cambridge?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cambridge, 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 Cambridge have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.9h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 35.2°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 (24.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.3°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 (11.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Cambridge, ME

Average pressure in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"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
Cambridge, ME

Average wind speed in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Cambridge, ME

Average humidity in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Cambridge, ME

Average rainfall in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, June and October (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (0.91").

Average rainfall days in March
Cambridge, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cambridge, ME

Average snowfall in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cambridge, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cambridge, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cambridge, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Cambridge, ME

Average UV index in March - Cambridge, 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
Cambridge, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Cambridge, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Cambridge, ME

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

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

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