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 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
The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 32.5°F (0.3°C) to a still cold 39.4°F (4.1°C). South Sanford, during the nights of March, experiences an average temperature drop to a subzero cold 26.4°F (-3.1°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 80%.Rainfall
In South Sanford, during March, the rain falls for 9.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 6.4 days. Throughout March, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated. In South Sanford, during the entire year, snow falls for 31.7 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 5:32 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:08 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 5.8h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In March, a daily UV index of 2 turns into the following recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 39.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).
Average pressure in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30.02"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
South Sanford, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.67").
Average rainfall days in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 1.42"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 6.4 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 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 Sanford, 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 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (14.2 days).
Average UV index in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is August (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
South Sanford, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 50
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in March
South Sanford, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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