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
Cape Elizabeth's transition into March is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a still wintry 38.3°F (3.5°C). During March, the nighttime temperature averages of 28.4°F (-2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Cape Elizabeth, Maine, during March, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. In Cape Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127 days and collects up to 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Cape Elizabeth, in March, snow falls for 5.8 days, with typically accumulated 2.09" (53mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 29.7 snowfall days, and 11.73" (298mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:06 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 5.9h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 38.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").
Average rainfall days in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 2.09"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cape Elizabeth, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).
Average UV index in March
Cape Elizabeth, 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
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 49
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in March
Cape Elizabeth, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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