March weather forecast
Gorham, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Gorham, is a cold month, with an average temperature varying between 38.5°F (3.6°C) and 25.9°F (-3.4°C).

Temperature

March marks a minor ascent in the average high-temperature, adjusting from February's freezing cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) to a cold 38.5°F (3.6°C). In March, the average low-temperature records at a freezing cold 25.9°F (-3.4°C) during the nights.

Humidity

In Gorham, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gorham, in March, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 139.6 rainfall days, and 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Gorham, in March, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow. In Gorham, during the entire year, snow falls for 39.4 days and aggregates up to 26.73" (679mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Gorham, Maine, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:07 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

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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Be aware! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Gorham, 38.5°F (3.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 25.9°F (-3.4°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 Gorham, in March, during 11.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Gorham, in March, snow falls for 8.5 days, with typically accumulated 4.09" (104mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Gorham have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:07 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 Gorham have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

When is 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 intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Gorham, ME

Average pressure in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"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
Gorham, ME

Average wind speed in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Gorham, ME

Average humidity in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Gorham, ME

Average rainfall in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.46").

Average rainfall days in March
Gorham, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Gorham, ME

Average snowfall in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Gorham, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Gorham, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Gorham, 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 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Gorham, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Gorham, ME

Average UV index in March - Gorham, 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
Gorham, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Gorham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Gorham, ME

Average visibility in March - Gorham, 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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