March weather forecast
South Dover, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in South Dover, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 19.8°F (-6.8°C) and 34°F (1.1°C).

Temperature

As South Dover enters March, the average high-temperature marginally increases from the a freezing cold 26.1°F (-3.3°C) of February to an icy 34°F (1.1°C). Throughout March, South Dover records an average temperature of 19.8°F (-6.8°C) at night.

Humidity

In South Dover, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

Rainfall

In South Dover, in March, it is raining for 10.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.3 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In March, it is snowing for 13.6 days. Throughout March, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 69.5 snowfall days, and 49.96" (1269mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In South Dover, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:03 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 4.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in March?

In March, in South Dover, the average high-temperature is 34°F (1.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 19.8°F (-6.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In South Dover, the average relative humidity in March is 87%.

How much does it rain in March?

In South Dover, in March, during 10.9 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In South Dover, in March, during 13.6 snowfall days, 7.6" (193mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March 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 5:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:03 pm EDT.

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

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?

The average sunshine duration in March is 4.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index 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
South Dover, ME

Average temperature in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 34°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in March
South Dover, ME

Average pressure in March - South Dover, 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 (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
South Dover, ME

Average wind speed in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in March
South Dover, ME

Average humidity in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in March
South Dover, ME

Average rainfall in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.89").

Average rainfall days in March
South Dover, ME

Average rainfall days in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
South Dover, ME

Average snowfall in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 7.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (11.26").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
South Dover, ME

Average snowfall days in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
South Dover, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
South Dover, ME

Average sunshine days in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in March
South Dover, ME

Average UV index in March - South Dover, 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
South Dover, ME

Average cloud cover in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 57

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 40).

Average visibility in March
South Dover, ME

Average visibility in March - South Dover, ME
  • Average visibility in March: 4mi

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

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