March weather forecast
Orrington Center, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Orrington Center, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 36.7°F (2.6°C) and 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

Temperature

March witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). Throughout March, Orrington Center records an average temperature of 22.3°F (-5.4°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

Rainfall

In Orrington Center, during March, the rain falls for 10.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation. In Orrington Center, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.5 days and collects up to 29.8" (757mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Orrington Center, in March, during 12.3 snowfall days, 4.72" (120mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Orrington Center, during the entire year, snow falls for 58 days and aggregates up to 34.09" (866mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 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 is 5.1h.

UV index

January through March, October through 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 low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Orrington Center, is 36.7°F (2.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 22.3°F (-5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 84%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Orrington Center, Maine, in March, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Orrington Center in March?

In Orrington Center, in March, snow falls for 12.3 days, with typically accumulated 4.72" (120mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 57min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:23 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average temperature in March - Orrington Center, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 22.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average pressure in March - Orrington Center, 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
Orrington Center, ME

Average wind speed in March - Orrington Center, 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 (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average humidity in March - Orrington Center, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average rainfall in March - Orrington Center, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.17"

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
Orrington Center, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Orrington Center, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average snowfall in March - Orrington Center, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.72"

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
Orrington Center, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Orrington Center, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Orrington Center, 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: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Orrington Center, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average UV index in March - Orrington Center, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Orrington Center, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 56

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in March
Orrington Center, ME

Average visibility in March - Orrington Center, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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