Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
The arrival of March introduces a minor uplift in high-temperatures, adjusting from a freezing cold 21.9°F (-5.6°C) in February to a still subzero cold 29.5°F (-1.4°C). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 13.8°F (-10.1°C).Humidity
March is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 93%.Rainfall
In Mapleton, during March, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Mapleton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.3 days and collects up to 32.13" (816mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Mapleton, Maine, in March, snow falls for 19.7 days, with typically accumulated 12.05" (306mm) of snow. In Mapleton, during the entire year, snow falls for 98.7 days and aggregates up to 69.17" (1757mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:19 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Mapleton, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 7:00 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 March, the average sunshine is 3.2h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, 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: The maximum daily UV index of 1 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?
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Average temperature in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 29.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 13.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).
Average pressure in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.02"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average humidity in March: 93%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).
Average rainfall in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (2.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 12.05"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 19.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in March: 3h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 8.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (14.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.9 days).
Average UV index in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average UV index in March: 1
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 71
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in March
Mapleton, ME
- Average visibility in March: 4mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).
Mapleton, Maine, USA
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