March weather forecast
Mount Vernon, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Mount Vernon, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.7°F (-6.3°C) and 36.1°F (2.3°C).

Temperature

With the beginning of March, Mount Vernon's average high-temperature sees a minor increase, transitioning from a subzero cold 27.5°F (-2.5°C) in February to an icy 36.1°F (2.3°C). The average temperature in Mount Vernon during March nights dips to a subzero cold 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.5 rainfall days, and 30.47" (774mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Mount Vernon. In March, it is snowing for 11.6 days. Throughout March, 6.46" (164mm) of snow is accumulated. In Mount Vernon, during the entire year, snow falls for 54.3 days and aggregates up to 40.87" (1038mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 5.3h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 2 transforms into the following instructions:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 20.7°F (-6.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity in Mount Vernon are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 85%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Mount Vernon, Maine, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Mount Vernon, during March, snow falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.46" (164mm) 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?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 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 in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon have in March?

In Mount Vernon, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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 reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average sunshine
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average temperature in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.1°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 (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 20.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Mount Vernon, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average wind speed in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average humidity in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average rainfall in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average snowfall in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mount Vernon, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average UV index in March - Mount Vernon, 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
Mount Vernon, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Mount Vernon, ME

Average visibility in March - Mount Vernon, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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