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
With the onset of March, Orono's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from a subzero cold 28.2°F (-2.1°C) in February to an icy 36.7°F (2.6°C). In Orono, March is marked by an average low-temperature of 21.7°F (-5.7°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 84%.Rainfall
In March, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Orono, Maine, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.7 days and collects up to 29.84" (758mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 4.76" (121mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 61.1 snowfall days, and 36.34" (923mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.On the first day of March in Orono, 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
The average sunshine in March in Orono 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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Extended sun exposure is not an issue for the majority. Children, infants, and fair-skinned individuals always need to be protected. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Average temperature in March
Orono, 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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: 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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
Orono, 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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