March weather forecastMadison, NJ

March

Weather in March

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

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). March's nights observe an average temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Madison, in March, during 12.8 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Madison, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.2 days and collects up to 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in March 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, 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. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Despite most people tolerating extended sun exposure, it is critical to always protect those with sensitive skin, infants, and children. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Warning! The reflection from snow can nearly magnify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.

Frequently asked questions

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

In March, the average relative humidity is 76%.

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

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

In March, it is snowing for 5.5 days. Throughout March, 3.5" (89mm) of snow is accumulated.

In March, the average day length 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.

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.

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

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 low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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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).

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).

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).

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%).

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").

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).

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").

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 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 12min

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).