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Appleton Weather in March

Appleton in March

The short of it: Appleton in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 41° · low 23° · rain 4.0 in. · daylight 11 h 47 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

Thirty years of records give Appleton an average March high of 41°, a low of 23° and some 4.0 in. of rain. Highs rise 8° against February, to near 41°; nights run about 23°. Wet spells are common — about 4.0 in., the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 84 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Appleton runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Union, 5 mi to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Appleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
8° warmer, 0.6 in. more rain
Versus April
12° colder
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
11 mph

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UnionMaine5 mi SSW41°23°4.0 in.
CamdenMaine11 mi ESE40°23°4.1 in.
RockportMaine11 mi SE41°24°4.1 in.
JeffersonMaine11 mi WSW40°23°4.1 in.
WarrenMaine12 mi S41°24°4.2 in.
RocklandMaine15 mi SSE41°25°4.3 in.
BelfastMaine15 mi NE41°22°3.9 in.
WindsorMaine16 mi W41°22°3.7 in.

The Almanac · Appleton Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 8° against February, to near 41°; nights run about 23°. Wet spells are common — about 4.0 in., the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Appleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°12°3.3 in.10 mph9 h 12 min✦
February33°13°3.3 in.11 mph10 h 23 min✦
March41°23°4.0 in.11 mph11 h 47 min✦
April52°34°4.6 in.10 mph13 h 24 min✦✦
May64°43°4.0 in.9 mph14 h 45 min✦✦✦
June73°52°3.8 in.8 mph15 h 30 min✦✦✦
July79°58°3.0 in.7 mph15 h 12 min✦✦✦
August78°57°3.3 in.6 mph14 h 1 min✦✦✦
September70°50°3.7 in.7 mph12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October58°40°5.4 in.9 mph10 h 54 min✦✦
November46°30°4.8 in.10 mph9 h 32 min✦
December35°20°5.0 in.10 mph8 h 52 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Appleton in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Appleton in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against February, to near 41°; nights run about 23°. Wet spells are common — about 4.0 in., the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Appleton?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Appleton in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 52 min in December to 15 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Appleton in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Appleton in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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