March weather forecastColumbus, NJ

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Columbus, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 48.7°F (9.3°C).

Temperature

Columbus's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a wintry 41°F (5°C) in February to a frosty 48.7°F (9.3°C). During the month of March, the temperature in Columbus generally drops to a low average of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

In Columbus, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Columbus, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117.8 rainfall days, and 11.1" (282mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Columbus. In Columbus, in March, during 2.5 snowfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Columbus, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.4 days and aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Columbus is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from EDT to EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In Columbus, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in March, in Columbus, records 48.7°F (9.3°C), while the low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

In March, the average relative humidity in Columbus, New Jersey, is 74%.

In Columbus, New Jersey, in March, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Columbus, New Jersey, in March, snow falls for 2.5 days, with typically accumulated 0.51" (13mm) of snow.

The average day length in March in Columbus, New Jersey, is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:22 pm EDT.

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Columbus, New Jersey, and the time zone changes from EST to EDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Columbus is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average high temperature in March: 48.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.55").

Average rainfall days in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average snowfall in March: 0.51"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.59").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average sunshine days in March: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Columbus, NJ

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).