Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's subzero cold 30.4°F (-0.9°C) to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). Throughout March, the average low-temperature records at a subzero cold 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Richmond, in March, during 10.6 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139 days and collects up to 27.56" (700mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 9 days. Throughout March, 4.13" (105mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richmond, there are 41.8 snowfall days, and 21.97" (558mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).Note: In connection with swimming, this state is severely cold, hazardous, and lethal. Without protective insulated waterproof garments, hypothermia sets in rapidly.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Richmond is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 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
The average sunshine in March is 5.6h.UV index
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Richmond, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (75.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Richmond, 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
Richmond, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Richmond, ME
- Average humidity in March: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Richmond, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.17"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.38").
Average rainfall days in March
Richmond, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.4 days).
Average snowfall in March
Richmond, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 4.13"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Richmond, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 9 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Richmond, ME
- Average sea temperature in March: 37.7°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.7°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Richmond, ME
- 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: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Richmond, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Richmond, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Richmond, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Richmond, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July and August (5mi).
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