March weather forecast
Monticello, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is also a subzero cold month in Monticello, Maine, with temperature in the range of an average low of 16.5°F (-8.6°C) and an average high of 31.5°F (-0.3°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from 23.7°F (-4.6°C) in February to a still subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C). Monticello's nights in March experience an average temperature drop to a still subzero cold 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Monticello, in March, during 8.6 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 147.4 rainfall days, and 31.81" (808mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Monticello, during March, snow falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 8.74" (222mm) of snow. In Monticello, during the entire year, snow falls for 88.2 days and aggregates up to 62.83" (1596mm) 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 6:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:59 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 3.8h.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in March leads to these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature during March is 31.5°F (-0.3°C) and the low-temperature is 16.5°F (-8.6°C).

What is the most humid month?

January through March, with an average relative humidity of 91%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Monticello, the average relative humidity in March is 91%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Monticello, in March, during 17.3 snowfall days, 8.74" (222mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Monticello, 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 6:08 am and sunset at 5:18 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:59 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 Monticello have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 3.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Monticello, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Monticello, ME

Average temperature in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 31.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (21.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Monticello, ME

Average pressure in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30"Hg

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

Average wind speed in March
Monticello, ME

Average wind speed in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Monticello, ME

Average humidity in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 91%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Monticello, ME

Average rainfall in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2.17").

Average rainfall days in March
Monticello, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Monticello, ME

Average snowfall in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 8.74"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (13.07").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Monticello, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average daylight in March: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Monticello, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Monticello, ME

Average UV index in March - Monticello, 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
Monticello, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 69).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in March
Monticello, ME

Average visibility in March - Monticello, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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

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