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 sea temperature 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 start of March is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a freezing cold 30.9°F (-0.6°C) in February to an icy 37.6°F (3.1°C). An average low-temperature of 26.1°F (-3.3°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during March.Humidity
In Friendship, the average relative humidity in March is 80%.Rainfall
In March, in Friendship, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout March, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 144.1 rainfall days, and 29.29" (744mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Friendship, in March, snow falls for 8.3 days, with typically accumulated 3.31" (84mm) of snow. In Friendship, during the entire year, snow falls for 40 days and aggregates up to 18.27" (464mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater in Friendship, with an average ocean temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C).Note: While participating in swimming, this is a serious life-threatening situation. Breathing becomes unmanageable, making lucid thinking almost impossible. The use of a specialized swimsuit is crucial to control thermal loss.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 5:26 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Friendship, Maine, sunrise is at 6:18 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
In March, the average sunshine is 5.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Friendship are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in March in Friendship?
How much does it rain in Friendship in March?
How many days does it snow in March in Friendship?
When is the ocean coldest in Friendship?
How cold is the water in March in Friendship?
How many hours of daylight does Friendship have in March?
When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Friendship?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Friendship?
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When is the lowest UV index in Friendship?
What is the UV index intensity in March in Friendship?
Average temperature in March
Friendship, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (72.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 26.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Friendship, 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 (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Friendship, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 11.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in March
Friendship, ME
- Average humidity in March: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Friendship, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1.57").
Average rainfall days in March
Friendship, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Friendship, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 3.31"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Friendship, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Friendship, ME
- Average sea temperature in March: 38.1°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (38.1°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Friendship, 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 months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Friendship, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Friendship, 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
Friendship, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 51
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March, April and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Friendship, 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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