Lewiston, ME weather in March
March in Lewiston: cold and snowy. Highs 41°F, lows 19°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 13.8 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 41°F
- Normal low
- 19°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.8 in
- snow on the ground 23 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 25°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:17 am / 5:28 pm | 6:23 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 am26°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 am31°Fdew point 18°F
- Noon36°Fdew point 19°F
- 3 pm38°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm35°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm31°Fdew point 20°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta State Airport (26 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
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 below28 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more23 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry March brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.8 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 50°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 36°F
- Wettest March2001: 8.8 in
- Driest March2006: 1.1 in
- Highest reading86°F (March 23, 2012)
- Lowest reading-15°F (March 10, 2005)
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 | 33°F | 41°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 19°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Quincy, MA134 mi · high 47°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY187 mi · high 36°F · 13 wet days
How Lewiston ranks in March
- Normal high354th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Maine
- Wet days263rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days319th most of 339
What to pack for Lewiston in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 19°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 23 days
- A hat and gloves – about 28 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1079 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 Lewiston in March?
The normal high is 41°F and the normal low is 19°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -15°F (March 10, 2005).
Does it rain a lot in Lewiston in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (8.8 in); the driest was in 2006 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Lewiston in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 13.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 23 days.
Is March a good time to visit Lewiston?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lewiston (39 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Durham (USC00172048), 9.1 mi SE of the city center, 140 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lewiston (USC00174566), 0.1 mi WSW of the city center, 180 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Augusta State Airport (USW00014605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 350 ft (132 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta State Airport (726185-14605), 26 mi NE of the city center, 349 ft (131 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).