March weather forecast
Topsham, ME

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a wintry month in Topsham, Maine, with an average temperature varying between 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Temperature

The onset of March brings a minor temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a subzero cold 31.5°F (-0.3°C) in February to a wintry 37.9°F (3.3°C). The nighttime temperature, during March, averages of 26.4°F (-3.1°C).

Humidity

In Topsham, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 8.7 days. Throughout March, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Topsham, during the entire year, the rain falls for 115.5 days and collects up to 15.51" (394mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In March, in Topsham, it is snowing for 6.1 days. Throughout March, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Topsham, there are 32.1 snowfall days, and 10.75" (273mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Topsham is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Topsham, Maine, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:06 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 5.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Topsham, Maine. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March translates into these guidelines:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is March cold in Topsham?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 37.9°F (3.3°C) and 26.4°F (-3.1°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Topsham?

In Topsham, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.

How many days does it rain in March in Topsham?

In Topsham, Maine, in March, during 8.7 rainfall days, 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Topsham in March?

In Topsham, in March, during 6.1 snowfall days, 1.54" (39mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Topsham?

In March, the average day length in Topsham, Maine, is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Topsham?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 5:28 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Topsham, Maine, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:06 pm EDT.

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

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

In March, the average sunshine duration in Topsham is 5.7h.

When is the lowest UV index in Topsham?

The months with the lowest UV index in Topsham, Maine, are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index reading in March in Topsham?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Topsham is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Topsham, ME

Average temperature in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 37.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 26.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Topsham, ME

Average pressure in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average pressure in March: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (30.05"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Topsham, ME

Average wind speed in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.9mph).

Average humidity in March
Topsham, ME

Average humidity in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

Average rainfall in March
Topsham, ME

Average rainfall in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.85").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Topsham, ME

Average rainfall days in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Topsham, ME

Average snowfall in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.54"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Topsham, ME

Average snowfall days in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Topsham, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Topsham, ME

Average sunshine days in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15 days).

Average UV index in March
Topsham, ME

Average UV index in March - Topsham, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Topsham, ME

Average cloud cover in March - Topsham, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Topsham, ME

Average visibility in March - Topsham, 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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