March weather forecast
Dexter, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Dexter, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

Temperature

As Dexter, Maine, welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a freezing cold 26.6°F (-3°C) in February to a wintry 35.2°F (1.8°C). The nighttime temperature dips to a subzero cold 20.3°F (-6.5°C) on average during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Dexter, during March, snow falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of snow. In Dexter, during the entire year, snow falls for 48.1 days and aggregates up to 17.32" (440mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Dexter, 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 Dexter, the average sunshine in March 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

During March, Dexter experiences an average high-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C) and a low-temperature of 20.3°F (-6.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Dexter is 86%.

What is the driest month?

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

How many days does it rain in March?

In Dexter, during March, the rain falls for 7.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Dexter, Maine, in March, during 9.8 snowfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, 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 in Dexter, 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?

In Dexter, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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 Dexter?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Dexter, ME

Average temperature in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average pressure in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average wind speed in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average humidity in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average rainfall in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average snowfall in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average UV index in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Dexter, 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
Dexter, ME

Average visibility in March - Dexter, 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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