March is cold and damp in New Jersey at the beginning of the spring season. The days are mild to warm, with the average temperatures in the 45°F (7.2°C) to 55°F (12.8°C) range. Nights are freezing for the better part of March and even significantly below freezing in North Jersey. The 3" (76mm) to 5" (127mm) of snow mainly falls in the north, especially in the northwest. The coastal regions see light snowfall at the most with an absence of snow cover. The daily sunshine lasts for 7 hours across the state, but the intensity of sunrays is moderate at best. The partly cloudy skies and the moist atmosphere is persistent in early spring even though the snow begins to thaw rapidly. An umbrella or a rain jacket is a useful accessory for early birds in New Jersey who wish to cash upon the early season discounts. March days alternate between rain and shine in New Jersey, with an odd storm making its way inland.