March weather forecast
East Machias, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in East Machias, is an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and an average low of 27°F (-2.8°C).

Temperature

March's onset brings an average high-temperature of a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C), showing a minute difference from February's 31.5°F (-0.3°C). East Machias temperatures generally rest at a low of 27°F (-2.8°C) during the March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In East Machias, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 29.37" (746mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In East Machias, in March, during 8.9 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In East Machias, during the entire year, snow falls for 44.2 days and aggregates up to 12.68" (322mm) of snow.

Daylight

In East Machias, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:56 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 average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In East Machias, 36.3°F (2.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 27°F (-2.8°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in March?

In East Machias, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In East Machias, in March, during 8.9 snowfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does East Machias have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in East Machias?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:17 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:56 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 East Machias have in March?

In East Machias, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In East Machias, 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
East Machias, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (67.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°F).

Average pressure in March
East Machias, ME

Average pressure in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
East Machias, ME

Average wind speed in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 13.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in March
East Machias, ME

Average humidity in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
East Machias, ME

Average rainfall in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
East Machias, ME

Average rainfall days in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
East Machias, ME

Average snowfall in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
East Machias, ME

Average snowfall days in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 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
East Machias, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - East Machias, 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: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
East Machias, ME

Average sunshine days in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
East Machias, ME

Average UV index in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
East Machias, ME

Average cloud cover in March - East Machias, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
East Machias, ME

Average visibility in March - East Machias, 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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