March weather forecast
East Newport, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in East Newport, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21°F (-6.1°C) and 36°F (2.2°C).

Temperature

In East Newport, the average high-temperature in March slightly increases from a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in February to an icy 36°F (2.2°C). During the March nights, an average temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) is observed.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.

Rainfall

In East Newport, in March, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.1 rainfall days, and 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 11.3 days. Throughout March, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is accumulated. In East Newport, during the entire year, snow falls for 58.6 days and aggregates up to 42.32" (1075mm) of snow.

Daylight

In East Newport, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
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 6:17 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 East Newport, the average sunshine in March is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36°F (2.2°C) and a low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in East Newport?

In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How much does it rain in March?

In East Newport, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In East Newport, in March, during 11.3 snowfall days, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, 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 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.2h.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - East Newport, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in March
East Newport, ME

Average pressure in March - East Newport, 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
East Newport, ME

Average wind speed in March - East Newport, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
East Newport, ME

Average humidity in March - East Newport, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).

Average rainfall in March
East Newport, ME

Average rainfall in March - East Newport, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
East Newport, ME

Average rainfall days in March - East Newport, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
East Newport, ME

Average snowfall in March - East Newport, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
East Newport, ME

Average snowfall days in March - East Newport, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
East Newport, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - East Newport, 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
East Newport, ME

Average sunshine days in March - East Newport, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
East Newport, ME

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
East Newport, ME

Average cloud cover in March - East Newport, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
East Newport, ME

Average visibility in March - East Newport, 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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