March weather forecast
Old Town, ME

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Weather in March

March marks the onset of spring in Old Town, as the city starts to emerge from the grip of winter. Although the temperature rises to an average high of 36.7°F (2.6°C), snowfall is still observed with 4.76" (121mm) coating the ground. With the scent of spring in the air, the residents start to venture outdoors more frequently and engage in activities such as maple tapping and birdwatching.

Temperature

The shift into March is marked by a modest rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). Old Town witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C) throughout March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Old Town, in March, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.7 rainfall days, and 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Old Town are January through May, October through December. In Old Town, in March, during 12.6 snowfall days, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Old Town, during the entire year, snow falls for 61.1 days and aggregates up to 36.34" (923mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Old Town, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:01 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 Old Town is 4.9h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Extended time in the sun generally does not harm most, but those with sensitive skin, infants, and children should always be protected. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) and a low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Old Town, Maine, in March, during 11.1 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Old Town, Maine, in March, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Old Town, 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 6:10 am and sunset at 5:22 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:01 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 Old Town have in March?

In Old Town, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Old Town, ME

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

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

Average wind speed in March
Old Town, ME

Average wind speed in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Old Town, ME

Average humidity in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Old Town, ME

Average rainfall in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Old Town, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Old Town, ME

Average snowfall in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.76"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Old Town, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Old Town, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Old Town, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Old Town, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Old Town, ME

Average UV index in March - Old Town, 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
Old Town, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Old Town, ME

Average visibility in March - Old Town, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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