March weather forecast
Medford, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Medford, is a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) and an average high of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Temperature

A gentle upsurge in temperatures occurs as February gives way to March, with average highs shifting from a subzero cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) to a cold 34.3°F (1.3°C). During March, the temperature is averaged to a low of 19.9°F (-6.7°C) at night.

Humidity

In Medford, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

In Medford, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.2 rainfall days, and 27.17" (690mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Medford, in March, during 12.7 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 65.9 snowfall days, and 37.6" (955mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 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 March, the average sunshine in Medford is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Alert! The snow's reflection can amplify the UV radiation of the Sun nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Medford, 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 19.9°F (-6.7°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Medford is 87%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Medford, in March, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Medford, in March, during 12.7 snowfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Medford, the average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 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 many hours of sunshine does Medford have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Medford?

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Medford?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Medford, ME

Average temperature in March - Medford, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 34.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Medford, ME

Average pressure in March - Medford, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.03"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Medford, ME

Average wind speed in March - Medford, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Medford, ME

Average humidity in March - Medford, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Medford, ME

Average rainfall in March - Medford, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").

Average rainfall days in March
Medford, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Medford, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Medford, ME

Average snowfall in March - Medford, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.88"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.35").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Medford, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Medford, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Medford, ME
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Medford, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Medford, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Medford, ME

Average UV index in March - Medford, 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
Medford, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Medford, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Medford, ME

Average visibility in March - Medford, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is February (4mi).

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