March weather forecast
Orr's Island, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Orr's Island, is still a cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 37.9°F (3.3°C).

Temperature

March brings a slight elevation in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's icy 32.2°F (0.1°C) to a still wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). During the month of March, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In Orr's Island, Maine, during March, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.6 rainfall days, and 19.8" (503mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Orr's Island, Maine, are January through April, October through December. In Orr's Island, in March, during 4.9 snowfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 28.5 snowfall days, and 12.05" (306mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Orr's Island, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Orr's Island, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:05 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 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature during March is 37.9°F (3.3°C) and the low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.9 days. Throughout March, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Orr's Island, during March, snow falls for 4.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.81" (46mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Orr's Island, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:05 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 Orr's Island, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.8h.

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.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall days
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average temperature in March - Orr
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average pressure in March - Orr
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average wind speed in March - Orr
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average humidity in March - Orr
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average rainfall in March - Orr
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.94").

Average rainfall days in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Orr
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average snowfall in March - Orr
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.81"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Orr
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Orr
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Orr
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average UV index in March - Orr
  • 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
Orr's Island, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Orr
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Orr's Island, ME

Average visibility in March - Orr
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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