March weather forecast
Phillips, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Phillips, is also a subzero cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.2°F (-8.2°C) and max 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Phillips's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's 22.5°F (-5.3°C) to a still freezing cold 30.6°F (-0.8°C). The nights of March anticipate an average low-temperature of 17.2°F (-8.2°C).

Humidity

In Phillips, the average relative humidity in March is 88%.

Rainfall

In Phillips, in March, it is raining for 7.6 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 134.8 rainfall days, and 19.33" (491mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Phillips, it is snowing for 20.4 days. Throughout March, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated. In Phillips, during the entire year, snow falls for 115.6 days and aggregates up to 53.43" (1357mm) 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 6:17 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Phillips, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Phillips, the average sunshine in March is 4.2h.

UV index

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 the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a daily maximum UV index of 2 leads to the following instructions:
While extended sun exposure does not significantly affect most people, those with sensitive skin, children, and infants should always be protected. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In Phillips, 30.6°F (-0.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 17.2°F (-8.2°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 88%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Phillips, during March, the rain falls for 7.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Phillips, in March, snow falls for 20.4 days, with typically accumulated 7.6" (193mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Phillips?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:29 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:08 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 Phillips, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Phillips, ME

Average temperature in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 30.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 17.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Phillips, ME

Average pressure in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Phillips, ME

Average wind speed in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Phillips, ME

Average humidity in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Phillips, ME

Average rainfall in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in March
Phillips, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Phillips, ME

Average snowfall in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (8.98").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Phillips, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 20.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (20.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Phillips, 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 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in March
Phillips, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 9.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and April (8.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Phillips, ME

Average UV index in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Phillips, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 46).

Average visibility in March
Phillips, ME

Average visibility in March - Phillips, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (4mi).

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