March weather forecast
Holden, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Holden, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°F (-5.4°C) and max 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a subtle temperature ascent, adjusting from a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a wintry 36.7°F (2.6°C). The average temperature drops to a freezing cold 22.3°F (-5.4°C) during the night in the month of March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Holden, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.5 rainfall days, and 29.8" (757mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Holden, in March, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 58 snowfall days, and 34.09" (866mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Holden, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:01 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 Holden, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Holden, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Holden, in March, during 12.3 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Holden, 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 6:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:01 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Holden?

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 Holden have in March?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March, October through 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 March, the average daily maximum UV index in Holden is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
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Average temperature in March
Holden, ME

Average temperature in March - Holden, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.7°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 (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Holden, ME

Average pressure in March - Holden, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30"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
Holden, ME

Average wind speed in March - Holden, 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
Holden, ME

Average humidity in March - Holden, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

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
Holden, ME

Average rainfall in March - Holden, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Holden, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Holden, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Holden, ME

Average snowfall in March - Holden, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.72"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Holden, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Holden, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

Average sunshine days in March - Holden, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Holden, ME

Average UV index in March - Holden, 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
Holden, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Holden, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Holden, ME

Average visibility in March - Holden, 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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