March weather forecast
Palermo, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a cold month in Palermo, Maine, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.7°F (2.6°C) and min 21.9°F (-5.6°C).

Temperature

Palermo's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a freezing cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C) in February to a cold 36.7°F (2.6°C). Palermo, in March, experiences an average temperature of 21.9°F (-5.6°C) at night.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.5 rainfall days, and 31.02" (788mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Palermo, during March, snow falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.12" (130mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 50.1 snowfall days, and 32.87" (835mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 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 5.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Palermo, 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 21.9°F (-5.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January through March, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Palermo, the average relative humidity in March is 84%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Palermo, Maine, in March, during 10.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Palermo, in March, snow falls for 10.3 days, with typically accumulated 5.12" (130mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Palermo?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:04 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 Palermo, Maine, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

What are the months 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 Palermo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Palermo, ME

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Palermo, ME

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are September and November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Palermo, ME

Average wind speed in March - Palermo, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Palermo, ME

Average humidity in March - Palermo, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and March (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Palermo, ME

Average rainfall in March - Palermo, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Palermo, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Palermo, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Palermo, ME

Average snowfall in March - Palermo, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.12"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Palermo, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Palermo, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Palermo, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Palermo, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Palermo, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are September and November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Palermo, ME

Average UV index in March - Palermo, 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
Palermo, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Palermo, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 54

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in March
Palermo, ME

Average visibility in March - Palermo, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 5mi

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

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