March weather forecast
Madison, NJ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Madison, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 31.6°F (-0.2°C) and 46.4°F (8°C).

Temperature

March's onset is marked by a subtle temperature increase, moving from a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) in February to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

In Madison, the average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout March, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Madison are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall in Madison, New Jersey, is March, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:49 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 Madison, New Jersey, the average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Madison. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly. Mind this! Nearly twice the UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by the snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Madison in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Madison are 46.4°F (8°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March in Madison?

In March, the average relative humidity in Madison is 76%.

How much does it rain in Madison in March?

In Madison, in March, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most in Madison?

The month with the most snowfall in Madison, New Jersey, is March, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Madison?

In Madison, New Jersey, in March, snow falls for 5.5 days, with typically accumulated 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March in Madison?

The average day length in March in Madison is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March in Madison?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 pm EDT.

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

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 long on average sun shines in March in Madison?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Madison, New Jersey, is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Madison?

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

What is the UV index reading in March in Madison?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Madison, New Jersey, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Madison, NJ

Average temperature in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Madison, NJ

Average pressure in March - Madison, 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Madison, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in March
Madison, NJ

Average humidity in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Madison, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

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Average rainfall days in March
Madison, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Madison, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Madison, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Madison, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Madison, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Madison, NJ

Average UV index in March - Madison, 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).

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Average cloud cover in March
Madison, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in March
Madison, NJ

Average visibility in March - Madison, NJ
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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