March weather forecast
York Beach, ME

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in York Beach, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 40.1°F (4.5°C) and an average low of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Temperature

York Beach observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of March, adjusting from February's cold 33.4°F (0.8°C) to a still wintry 40.1°F (4.5°C). During March nights, York Beach records an average temperature of 28.4°F (-2°C).

Humidity

In York Beach, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 78%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 130.8 rainfall days, and 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In York Beach, during March, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow. In York Beach, during the entire year, snow falls for 28.5 days and aggregates up to 14.25" (362mm) 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 6:24 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 York Beach, the average sunshine in March is 5.9h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is March cold?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during March are 40.1°F (4.5°C) and 28.4°F (-2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in York Beach in March?

In York Beach, Maine, in March, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 1.89" (48mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In York Beach, during March, snow falls for 5.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

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 6:24 am and sunset at 7:08 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in York Beach, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does York Beach have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

When is the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

In York Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
York Beach, ME

Average temperature in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.1°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 (31.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 28.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
York Beach, ME

Average pressure in March - York Beach, 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 (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
York Beach, ME

Average wind speed in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
York Beach, ME

Average humidity in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average humidity in March: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and November (75%).

Average rainfall in March
York Beach, ME

Average rainfall in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.89"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are June and December (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.26").

Average rainfall days in March
York Beach, ME

Average rainfall days in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
York Beach, ME

Average snowfall in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
York Beach, ME

Average snowfall days in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.4 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
York Beach, ME

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
York Beach, ME

Average sunshine days in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
York Beach, ME

Average UV index in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and 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
York Beach, ME

Average cloud cover in March - York Beach, ME
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
York Beach, ME

Average visibility in March - York Beach, 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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