March weather forecastEast Orange, NJ

March

Weather in March

As winter recedes, March heralds a subtle warming trend in East Orange. The significant climb in temperature, from a low of 25.9°F (-3.4°C) to 33.3°F (0.7°C), gradually bridges to spring. March wears a somewhat drier look with lesser snowfall. Fleeting moments of sunshine and longer daylight hours sketch clear indicators of the upcoming season change. The city's resilient inhabitants can often be seen shaking off their winter sloth and stepping out a bit more frequently.

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a frosty 46.8°F (8.2°C). In the month of March, East Orange witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In East Orange, during March, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in East Orange, there are 163.5 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
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 March, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 in East Orange is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Updated: Jul 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.8°F (8.2°C) and a low-temperature of 33.3°F (0.7°C).

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

In March, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout March, 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.5 days and accumulates 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

In East Orange, in March, during 5.5 snowfall days, 3.46" (88mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The average day length in March 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 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 6.3h.

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

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

46.8°F

57.9°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.6mph

9.1mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

13.6

13.5

11.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
East Orange, NJ

Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

Average low temperature in March: 33.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in March
East Orange, 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
East Orange, NJ

Average wind speed in March: 9.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

Average humidity in March
East Orange, NJ

Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

Average rainfall in March
East Orange, NJ

Average rainfall in March: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
East Orange, NJ

Average rainfall days in March: 12.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
East Orange, NJ

Average snowfall in March: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
East Orange, NJ

Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 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
East Orange, NJ

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min

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
East Orange, NJ

Average sunshine days in March: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
East Orange, 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
East Orange, NJ

Average cloud cover in March: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in March
East Orange, 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).