March weather forecast
Cliff Island, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Cliff Island, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

Cliff Island's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a wintry 32.2°F (0.1°C) in February to a still icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). During March nights, Cliff Island witnesses a consistent average temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

In Cliff Island, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Cliff Island, in March, during 8.9 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated. In Cliff Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Cliff Island, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 Cliff Island, the average sunshine in March is 5.8h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Cliff Island, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout March, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Cliff Island have in March?

In Cliff Island, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March in Cliff Island, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:06 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Cliff Island, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

What are the months with 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?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Cliff Island, ME

Average temperature in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Cliff Island, ME

Average pressure in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"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
Cliff Island, ME

Average wind speed in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Cliff Island, ME

Average humidity in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

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
Cliff Island, ME

Average rainfall in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Cliff Island, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cliff Island, ME

Average snowfall in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cliff Island, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 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
Cliff Island, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Cliff Island, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cliff Island, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Cliff Island, ME

Average UV index in March - Cliff Island, 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
Cliff Island, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Cliff Island, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Cliff Island, ME

Average visibility in March - Cliff Island, 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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