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 sea temperature 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
March's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still cold 38.7°F (3.7°C), slightly varied from February's 33.4°F (0.8°C). In March, the average low-temperature is a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.Rainfall
In Old Orchard Beach, during March, the rain falls for 5.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. In Old Orchard Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77.9 days and collects up to 5.71" (145mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In March, it is snowing for 3.8 days. Throughout March, 0.39" (10mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 22.2 snowfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Note: In swimming scenarios, this is an immediate danger to life. Breathing becomes uncontrollable instantly, obstructing any form of clear thinking. A specialized swimsuit is indispensable to lessen thermal leakage.
Daylight
In Old Orchard Beach, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:30 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:07 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 Old Orchard Beach, the average sunshine in March is 5.7h.UV index
January through March, November and 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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 38.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21°F).
Average pressure in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"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
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 11.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average humidity in March: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 0.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (0.67").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.2").
Average rainfall days in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 0.39"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average sea temperature in March: 38°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Old Orchard Beach, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 21.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Old Orchard Beach, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Old Orchard Beach, 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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