March weather forecast
Merepoint, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a wintry month in Merepoint, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 32.2°F (0.1°C) in February to a still icy 37.9°F (3.3°C). During March, Merepoint's temperature averages to a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Merepoint, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. In Merepoint, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.6 days and collects up to 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In Merepoint, in March, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow. In Merepoint, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 12.05" (306mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Merepoint, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Merepoint, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 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

In March, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

March temperatures in Merepoint vary between a high-temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C) and a low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Merepoint, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Merepoint, Maine, in March, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:06 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 5.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Merepoint?

January through March, November and 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 is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Merepoint, ME

Average temperature in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Merepoint, ME

Average pressure in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"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
Merepoint, ME

Average wind speed in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Merepoint, ME

Average humidity in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

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
Merepoint, ME

Average rainfall in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Merepoint, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Merepoint, ME

Average snowfall in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Merepoint, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 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
Merepoint, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Merepoint, 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 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Merepoint, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Merepoint, ME

Average UV index in March - Merepoint, 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
Merepoint, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Merepoint, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Merepoint, ME

Average visibility in March - Merepoint, 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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