Bangor, ME weather in March
Bangor is cold and snowy in March: highs average 40°F and nights drop to about 21°F. There are about 11 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 15.2 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 21°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.2 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:12 am / 5:22 pm | 6:17 am / 7:00 pm |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 12.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry March brings about 2.1 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.2 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202010: average high 49°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 33°F
- Wettest March1999: 7.4 in
- Driest March2006: 1.2 in
- Highest reading84°F (March 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading-16°F (March 2, 2001)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 31°F | 40°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 21°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.9 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Lowell, MA196 mi · high 45°F · 11 wet days
How Bangor ranks in March
- Normal high362nd warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days300th driest of 378
- Comfortable days318th most of 339
What to pack for Bangor in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 21°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1066 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bangor in March?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 21°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -16°F (March 2, 2001).
Does it rain a lot in Bangor in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (7.4 in); the driest was in 2006 (1.2 in).
Does it snow in Bangor in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 15.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is March a good time to visit Bangor?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bangor (36 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Bangor Intl Airport (USW00014606), 2.0 mi W of the city center, 148 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Millinocket Municipal Arpt (726196-14610), 59 mi N of the city center, 401 ft (286 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).