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
March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a freezing cold 29.8°F (-1.2°C) in February to a cold 37°F (2.8°C). The nighttime temperature, during March, averages of 24.3°F (-4.3°C).Humidity
In Belfast, Maine, the average relative humidity in March is 82%.Rainfall
In Belfast, in March, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 141.1 rainfall days, and 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Belfast, in March, during 9 snowfall days, 2.76" (70mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 44.3 snowfall days, and 16.81" (427mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
March is the month with the coldest seawater, with an average ocean temperature of 37.9°F (3.3°C).Note: In the realm of swimming, this state is extremely cold, treacherous, and life-threatening. Without properly insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia develops almost immediately.
Daylight
In Belfast, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 5:24 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:02 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 5.1h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Most people face no serious problems with extended sun exposure, but those with fair skin, infants, and children always need protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Belfast, ME
- Average high temperature in March: 37°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (73.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 24.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Belfast, ME
- Average pressure in March: 30"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
Belfast, ME
- Average wind speed in March: 10.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Belfast, ME
- Average humidity in March: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in March
Belfast, ME
- Average rainfall in March: 1.57"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.72").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (1.46").
Average rainfall days in March
Belfast, ME
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).
Average snowfall in March
Belfast, ME
- Average snowfall in March: 2.76"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.57").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Belfast, ME
- Average snowfall days in March: 9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Belfast, ME
- Average sea temperature in March: 37.8°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (37.8°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Belfast, ME
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in March
Belfast, ME
- Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Belfast, 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
Belfast, ME
- Average cloud cover in March: 55
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Belfast, ME
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (5mi).
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