March weather forecastCranford, NJ

March

Weather in March

The weather in March actively heralds the arrival of the spring season in Cranford, New Jersey. Compared to February, temperature changes become more palpable, inviting the flora to blossom and the daylight hours to lengthen. The range of 33.6°F (0.9°C) to 46.9°F (8.3°C) temperature signifies the gradual warming. It is the last month to witness snowfall before the dry season, with snow recorded at 0.75" (19mm). March brings relief from the intense cold, paving the way for warmer months ahead.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Cranford's weather sees a minor temperature rise, transitioning from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Cranford experiences a mean temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) during March nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall in Cranford. Snow falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 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

In Cranford, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cranford are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in March translates into the following recommendations:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Keep in mind! Snow's reflective quality can nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in March, in Cranford, is 46.9°F (8.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 33.6°F (0.9°C).

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

In March, the rain falls for 10 days. Throughout March, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.7 days and typically aggregates up to 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

In Cranford, in March, snow falls for 3.7 days, with typically accumulated 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

39.2°F

46.9°F

58.3°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.7mph

9.8mph

9.3mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

17.8

15.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

47%

44%

Average visibility

6mi

Average temperature in March
Cranford, NJ

Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Cranford, 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
Cranford, NJ

Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Cranford, NJ

Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Cranford, NJ

Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Cranford, NJ

Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Cranford, NJ

Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Cranford, NJ

Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Cranford, 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 18min).

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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Cranford, NJ

Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Cranford, NJ

Average UV index in March: 2

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

Average cloud cover in March
Cranford, NJ

Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Cranford, 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).