March weather forecast
Pittsfield, ME

Share

Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Pittsfield, is an icy month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 36°F (2.2°C) and 21°F (-6.1°C).

Temperature

As Pittsfield transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from a subzero cold 27.7°F (-2.4°C) in February to a cold 36°F (2.2°C). During the month of March, an average low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C) is recorded.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 85%.

Rainfall

In Pittsfield, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.1 days and collects up to 31.22" (793mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Pittsfield, in March, during 11.3 snowfall days, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 58.6 snowfall days, and 42.32" (1075mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 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

In Pittsfield, the average sunshine in March is 5.2h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note well! The intensity of the Sun's UV rays can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

In Pittsfield, 36°F (2.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 21°F (-6.1°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March?

In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in March is 85%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Pittsfield, during March, the rain falls for 10.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Pittsfield, Maine, in March, during 11.3 snowfall days, 6.61" (168mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:25 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:04 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Pittsfield?

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 many hours of sunshine does Pittsfield have in March?

In Pittsfield, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.2h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Pittsfield is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
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
Pittsfield, ME

Average temperature in March - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 21°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Pittsfield, ME

Average pressure in March - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"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
Pittsfield, ME

Average wind speed in March - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
Pittsfield, ME

Average humidity in March - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and November (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Pittsfield, ME

Average rainfall in March - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.24"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.77").

Average rainfall days in March
Pittsfield, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Pittsfield, ME

Average snowfall in March - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.61"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (9.49").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Pittsfield, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Pittsfield, 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 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Pittsfield, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Pittsfield, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Pittsfield, ME

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

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

Average cloud cover in March
Pittsfield, ME

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

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

Average visibility in March
Pittsfield, ME

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

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

Pittsfield, Maine, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location