Kennebunkport, ME weather in March
In March, Kennebunkport sees highs around 41°F and lows around 23°F: cold, with frequent rain and some snow. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 9.8 in.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 23°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.7 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.8 in
- snow on the ground 16 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 38°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:18 am / 5:30 pm | 6:25 am / 7:06 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).
A typical March day
- 6 am28°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm34°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (22 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 46%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more16 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.7 in; a dry March brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202010: average high 47°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 36°F
- Wettest March2010: 16.2 in
- Driest March2006: 0.8 in
- Highest reading77°F (March 29, 1998)
- Lowest reading-10°F (March 10, 1996)
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 | 35°F | 41°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 14°F | 23°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +6°F from February and +11°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Quincy, MA81 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY186 mi · high 36°F · 13 wet days
How Kennebunkport ranks in March
- Normal high356th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 5 in Maine
- Wet days257th driest of 378
- Comfortable days326th most of 339
What to pack for Kennebunkport in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 23°F, highs near 41°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 16 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1025 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 Kennebunkport in March?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 23°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -10°F (March 10, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Kennebunkport in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (16.2 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Kennebunkport in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 9.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 16 days.
Is March a good time to visit Kennebunkport?
March ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kennebunkport (37 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, August and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Kennebunkport (USC00174193), 0.4 mi ESE of the city center, 20 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 22 mi NNE of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Concord Muni Airport (USW00014745), 53 mi WSW of the city center, 346 ft (332 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Portland International Jetport Airport (726060-14764), 21 mi NNE of the city center, 44 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.