March weather forecast
Shawmut, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Shawmut, is a wintry month, with an average temperature varying between 21°F (-6.1°C) and 36.3°F (2.4°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a freezing cold 27.9°F (-2.3°C) in February to a wintry 36.3°F (2.4°C). In Shawmut, March's nights observe an average temperature dip to a subzero cold 21°F (-6.1°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Shawmut are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In Shawmut, in March, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Shawmut, there are 144.9 rainfall days, and 30.43" (773mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shawmut are January through May, October through December. In March, in Shawmut, Maine, it is snowing for 10.7 days. Throughout March, 6.02" (153mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shawmut, there are 54.8 snowfall days, and 37.56" (954mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Shawmut, sunrise is at 6:19 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

In Shawmut, the average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Shawmut are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following recommendations:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is March in Shawmut?

March temperatures in Shawmut, Maine, vary between a high-temperature of 36.3°F (2.4°C) and a low-temperature of 21°F (-6.1°C).

What are the most humid months in Shawmut?

The months with the highest humidity are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

What is the average humidity in March in Shawmut?

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

How many days does it rain in March in Shawmut?

In March, in Shawmut, the rain falls for 10.3 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in Shawmut in March?

In Shawmut, during March, snow falls for 10.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 6.02" (153mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Shawmut have in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Shawmut?

On the first day of March in Shawmut, Maine, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:05 pm EDT.

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

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 Shawmut?

The average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Shawmut?

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shawmut, Maine.

What is the UV index intensity in March in Shawmut?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Shawmut, ME

Average temperature in March - Shawmut, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.6°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 (56.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.8°F).

Average pressure in March
Shawmut, ME

Average pressure in March - Shawmut, 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
Shawmut, ME

Average wind speed in March - Shawmut, 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 (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Shawmut, ME

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and March (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (78%).

Average rainfall in March
Shawmut, ME

Average rainfall in March - Shawmut, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.28"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April, October and December (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Shawmut, ME

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Shawmut, ME

Average snowfall in March - Shawmut, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.02"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Shawmut, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Shawmut, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Shawmut, 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 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Shawmut, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Shawmut, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Shawmut, ME

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Shawmut, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Shawmut, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and April (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
Shawmut, ME

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

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

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