March weather forecast
Shapleigh, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shapleigh, is a wintry month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23°F (-5°C) and max 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

With the transition into March, Shapleigh experiences a subtle uplift in average high-temperatures, adjusting from a subzero cold 30°F (-1.1°C) in February to a cold 38.1°F (3.4°C). In the month of March, the nighttime temperature dips to a steady average of 23°F (-5°C).

Humidity

In Shapleigh, the average relative humidity in March is 83%.

Rainfall

In Shapleigh, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Shapleigh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 138 days and collects up to 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Shapleigh, it is snowing for 10.1 days. Throughout March, 6.22" (158mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shapleigh, Maine, there are 48.9 snowfall days, and 38.15" (969mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Shapleigh, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Shapleigh, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:09 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 Shapleigh, the average sunshine in March is 5.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 2 during March, leads to the following recommendations:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold does it get in Shapleigh in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Shapleigh, is 38.1°F (3.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 23°F (-5°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Shapleigh?

In March, the average relative humidity in Shapleigh, Maine, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in March in Shapleigh?

In Shapleigh, Maine, during March, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March in Shapleigh?

In Shapleigh, in March, during 10.1 snowfall days, 6.22" (158mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Shapleigh have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Shapleigh?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:09 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh?

In Shapleigh, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Shapleigh?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Shapleigh, Maine, is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shapleigh, ME

Average temperature in March - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 38.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 23°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Shapleigh, ME

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.06"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Shapleigh, ME

Average wind speed in March - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Shapleigh, ME

Average humidity in March - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Shapleigh, ME

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").

Average rainfall days in March
Shapleigh, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shapleigh, ME

Average snowfall in March - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shapleigh, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Shapleigh, ME

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shapleigh, 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: 9h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shapleigh, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Shapleigh, ME

Average UV index in March - Shapleigh, 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
Shapleigh, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Shapleigh, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in March
Shapleigh, ME

Average visibility in March - Shapleigh, 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).

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