March weather forecast
Poplar Ripps, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a freezing cold month in Poplar Ripps, Maine, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30°F (-1.1°C) and 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Temperature

In Poplar Ripps, stepping into March brings a gentle temperature nudge, moving slightly up from February's freezing cold 22.5°F (-5.3°C) to a still subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C). Poplar Ripps in March experiences a low-temperature average of 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

Humidity

In Poplar Ripps, the average relative humidity in March is 89%.

Rainfall

In Poplar Ripps, Maine, in March, it is raining for 7.9 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.8 rainfall days, and 18.23" (463mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 18.5 days and typically aggregates up to 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:06 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 3.8h.

UV index

February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Poplar Ripps, records 30°F (-1.1°C), while the low-temperature is 16.9°F (-8.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Poplar Ripps is 89%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Poplar Ripps, during March, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 5.43" (138mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In March, it is snowing for 18.5 days. Throughout March, 5.43" (138mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Poplar Ripps?

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Poplar Ripps, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:06 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Poplar Ripps, 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 3.8h.

When is the lowest UV index?

February, March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Poplar Ripps, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average temperature in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 30°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 16.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.3°F).

Average pressure in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average pressure in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.04"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average wind speed in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average humidity in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 89%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average rainfall in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.87").

Average rainfall days in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 7.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average snowfall in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 5.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (20 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 3h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.7 days).

Average UV index in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average UV index in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 69

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 75).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in March
Poplar Ripps, ME

Average visibility in March - Poplar Ripps, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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

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