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 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
A slight uplift of average high-temperatures is noted in March, with temperatures adjusting from a freezing cold 25.2°F (-3.8°C) in February to an icy 33.1°F (0.6°C). The average temperature during March nights is registered at a subzero cold 18°F (-7.8°C).Humidity
In Orient, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.Rainfall
February and March are months with the least rain in Orient when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of rain.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Orient, during March, snow falls for 12.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 62.2 snowfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March, 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 6:58 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 Orient, the average sunshine in March is 4.2h.UV index
In Orient, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Average temperature in March
Orient, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 33.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 18°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).
Average pressure in March
Orient, 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
Orient, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Orient, ME
- Average humidity in March: 89%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Orient, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.06").
Average rainfall days in March
Orient, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 8.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Orient, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 3.19"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.55").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Orient, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orient, 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: 4h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
Orient, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (12 days).
Average UV index in March
Orient, 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 February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Orient, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 64
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 43).
Average visibility in March
Orient, ME
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).
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