March weather forecast
Harrison, NJ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Harrison, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 34.2°F (1.2°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Harrison observes a minor temperature ascent, with the average high-temperature adjusting from February's wintry 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a frosty 45.9°F (7.7°C). Throughout March, Harrison records an average temperature of 34.2°F (1.2°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Harrison, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Harrison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall in Harrison is March, when snow falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Harrison, 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

The high-temperature, in March, in Harrison, records 45.9°F (7.7°C), while the low-temperature is 34.2°F (1.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Harrison, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Harrison, during March, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Harrison, during March, snow falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Harrison have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

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.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Harrison?

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.

How many hours of sunshine does Harrison have in March?

In Harrison, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March in Harrison?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Harrison, NJ

Average temperature in March - Harrison, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°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 (36.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Harrison, NJ

Average pressure in March - Harrison, NJ
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Harrison, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Harrison, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Harrison, NJ

Average humidity in March - Harrison, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Harrison, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Harrison, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Harrison, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Harrison, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Harrison, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Harrison, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Harrison, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Harrison, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 4 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 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
Harrison, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Harrison, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Harrison, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Harrison, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12 days).

Average UV index in March
Harrison, NJ

Average UV index in March - Harrison, 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
Harrison, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Harrison, 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 29).

Average visibility in March
Harrison, NJ

Average visibility in March - Harrison, 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).

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