March weather forecast
Etna, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Etna, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.9°F (-5.6°C) and max 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight rise in Etna's average high-temperature, moving from a freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) in February to a cold 36.3°F (2.4°C). Etna, during March nights, observes an average temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Etna, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.5 days and collects up to 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Etna, during March, snow falls for 10 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of snow. In Etna, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 50.1 days and aggregates up to 21.14" (537mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
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 March, 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 Etna, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
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. The Sun is at its harshest during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas and minimizing exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Etna, is 36.3°F (2.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in March?

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

How many days does it snow in March?

In Etna, in March, snow falls for 10 days, with typically accumulated 2.99" (76mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Etna have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

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.

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 Etna have in March?

In Etna, Maine, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Etna, 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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Etna, ME

Average temperature in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average pressure in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average wind speed in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average humidity in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average rainfall in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average snowfall in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

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

Average sunshine days in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average UV index in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Etna, 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
Etna, ME

Average visibility in March - Etna, 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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