March weather forecast
Onawa, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is an icy month in Onawa, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.2°F (-7.1°C) and 33.4°F (0.8°C).

Temperature

March's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) to a cold 33.4°F (0.8°C). An average low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C) is common in Onawa during the nights of March.

Humidity

In Onawa, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

February and March are months with the least rain in Onawa when the rain falls for 11 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of rain.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Onawa, Maine, in March, snow falls for 15 days, with typically accumulated 3.9" (99mm) of snow. In Onawa, during the entire year, snow falls for 71.8 days and aggregates up to 27.28" (693mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Onawa is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:04 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

The average sunshine in March is 4.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Onawa. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Onawa?

Onawa in March has an average high-temperature of 33.4°F (0.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 19.2°F (-7.1°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Onawa?

In Onawa, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

What is the driest month in Onawa?

The months with the least rainfall in Onawa are February and March Rain falls for 11 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of rain.

How many days does it rain in March in Onawa?

In Onawa, Maine, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Onawa?

In Onawa, Maine, during March, snow falls for 15 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.9" (99mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Onawa?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Onawa?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Onawa, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Onawa?

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 Onawa have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.8h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Onawa?

The months with the lowest UV index in Onawa, Maine, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

How high is the UV index in March in Onawa?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Onawa, Maine, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Onawa, ME

Average temperature in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 33.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Onawa, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Onawa, ME

Average wind speed in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Onawa, ME

Average humidity in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Onawa, ME

Average rainfall in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.22").

Average rainfall days in March
Onawa, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Onawa, ME

Average snowfall in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.9"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Onawa, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 15 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Onawa, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Onawa, ME

Average UV index in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 2

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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Onawa, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Onawa, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in March
Onawa, ME

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

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

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