March weather forecast
Lake City, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Lake City, is an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between min 27.1°F (-2.7°C) and max 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

As Lake City welcomes March, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C). In March, Lake City experiences an average nighttime temperature of 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

Humidity

In Lake City, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Lake City, during March, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. In Lake City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146 days and collects up to 32.4" (823mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Lake City, in March, during 7.9 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Lake City, Maine, during the entire year, snow falls for 38.7 days and aggregates up to 17.91" (455mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:02 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 Lake City, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Although the majority can endure up to an hour in the sun without burns, children always require sun protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.
Updated: Jun 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Lake City?

The high-temperature in Lake City during March is 37.2°F (2.9°C) and the low-temperature is 27.1°F (-2.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Lake City?

In March, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout March, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Lake City, during March, snow falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Lake City, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:02 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 5.5h.

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?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Lake City, ME

Average temperature in March - Lake City, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.2°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (70.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.1°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
Lake City, ME

Average pressure in March - Lake City, 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
Lake City, ME

Average wind speed in March - Lake City, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Lake City, ME

Average humidity in March - Lake City, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Lake City, ME

Average rainfall in March - Lake City, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.73").

Average rainfall days in March
Lake City, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Lake City, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Lake City, ME

Average snowfall in March - Lake City, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Lake City, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Lake City, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Lake City, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Lake City, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Lake City, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Lake City, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Lake City, ME

Average UV index in March - Lake City, 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
Lake City, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Lake City, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
Lake City, ME

Average visibility in March - Lake City, 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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