March weather forecastElizabeth, NJ

March

Weather in March

March ushers in signs of spring along with modifying weather patterns in Elizabeth. The temperature range becomes notably wider, going as high as 46.8°F (8.2°C). Uniquely in this month, residents experience a significant increase in rainy days, averaging 13.7, the highest level so far. Despite the unpredictable showers, the daylight hours continue to extend, providing more opportunities to enjoy the gradually warming outdoors. Markedly, March offers weather that combines the last vestiges of winter with the first glimpses of spring.

Temperature

March's onset witnesses a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a chilly 46.8°F (8.2°C). The month of March records an average low-temperature of 34.3°F (1.3°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Elizabeth, during March, the rain falls for 13.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.2 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall in Elizabeth. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March 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

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Elizabeth 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 minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in March transforms into the following instructions:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

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

In Elizabeth, 46.8°F (8.2°C) is the average high-temperature and 34.3°F (1.3°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In March, in Elizabeth, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout March, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 4.3 days and accumulates 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

In March, it is snowing for 4.3 days. Throughout March, 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.

In March, the average day length in Elizabeth 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 6:40 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 6.4h.

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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from 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

10.2mph

9.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.8

14.1

12.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

47%

44%

Average visibility

6mi

Average temperature in March
Elizabeth, NJ

Average high temperature in March: 46.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Elizabeth, 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
Elizabeth, NJ

Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Elizabeth, NJ

Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall in March: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

Average rainfall days in March
Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall in March: 3.35"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall days in March: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 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
Elizabeth, 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Elizabeth, NJ

Average sunshine days in March: 14.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).

Average UV index in March
Elizabeth, 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
Elizabeth, NJ

Average cloud cover in March: 47

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

Average visibility in March
Elizabeth, 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).