March weather forecast
Long Island, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Long Island, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 38.3°F (3.5°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

Long Island in March denotes a subtle temperature transition, adjusting from an average high of 32.5°F (0.3°C) in February to a still cold 38.3°F (3.5°C). Nighttime temperatures in March average to a freezing cold 28.4°F (-2°C) in Long Island.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March in Long Island is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, in Long Island, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 127 rainfall days, and 21.93" (557mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Long Island, it is snowing for 5.8 days. Throughout March, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is accumulated. In Long Island, during the entire year, snow falls for 29.7 days and aggregates up to 11.73" (298mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Long Island, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:06 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 5.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Be alert to the fact! The reflection from snow can nearly double the UV radiation of the Sun.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Long Island in March?

In Long Island, 38.3°F (3.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 28.4°F (-2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 9.3 days. Throughout March, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Long Island, in March, during 5.8 snowfall days, 2.09" (53mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Long Island?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:06 pm EDT.

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

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 Long Island have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.9h.

What is the month with 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 reading in March?

In Long Island, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Long Island, ME

Average temperature in March - Long Island, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Long Island, ME

Average pressure in March - Long Island, 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
Long Island, ME

Average wind speed in March - Long Island, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Long Island, ME

Average humidity in March - Long Island, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Long Island, ME

Average rainfall in March - Long Island, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.36").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

Average rainfall days in March
Long Island, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Long Island, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Long Island, ME

Average snowfall in March - Long Island, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.09"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.91").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Long Island, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Long Island, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Long Island, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Long Island, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Long Island, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Long Island, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Long Island, ME

Average UV index in March - Long Island, 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
Long Island, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Long Island, 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 29).

Average visibility in March
Long Island, ME

Average visibility in March - Long Island, 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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