March weather forecast
Carmel, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Carmel, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.3°F (2.4°C) and 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

A slight uplift in the average high-temperature marks March, adjusting from February's freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) to an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C). Carmel experiences an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) in the month of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In March, in Carmel, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.5 rainfall days, and 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Carmel, in March, during 10 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 21.14" (537mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Carmel, Maine, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:03 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

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

Carmel in March has an average high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Carmel, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Carmel, in March, during 8.6 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Carmel, in March, during 10 snowfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Carmel have in March?

In March, the average day length 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 5:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:03 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 Carmel have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Carmel, ME

Average pressure in March - Carmel, 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
Carmel, ME

Average wind speed in March - Carmel, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Carmel, ME

Average humidity in March - Carmel, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Carmel, ME

Average rainfall in March - Carmel, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Carmel, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Carmel, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Carmel, ME

Average snowfall in March - Carmel, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.99"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Carmel, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Carmel, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Carmel, 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 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Carmel, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Carmel, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Carmel, ME

Average UV index in March - Carmel, 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
Carmel, ME

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Carmel, ME

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

The months with the highest visibility are October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (5mi).

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