by Meteorologist Emily Santom, WGME
Thu, March 20th 2025 at 10:18 AM
The Vernal Equinox. (WGME)
PORTLAND (WGME) — Thursday is an exciting day for folks looking forward to warmer weather, as it is the start of spring!
Certain things happen between the sun and the Earth on this day as well.
There is both equal night and day on the equinox, as the center of the sun is directly over the equator.
In Portland, the sun will rise at 6:43 AM and will set at 6:53 PM.
The first day of spring, also known as the Vernal Equinox, can occur on March 19th, 20th, or 21st. It usually starts on March 20th or 21st. In 2024, however, it began on March 19th, which is less common.
You might be curious about how the last week of March will unfold.
Based on the forecast from NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, their team is forecasting equal chances for either a warmer or cooler end.
It also seems that Mainers should expect a wet end to the month.
Do you have any weather questions? Email our Weather Authority team at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!
