March weather forecastMargate City, NJ
March
Weather in March
March signals the arrival of spring in Margate City, New Jersey, with the temperature reaching a comfortable high of 47.5°F (8.6°C). The city shakes off the winter slumber and starts to buzz with activities. Increased rainfall of 1.61" (41mm) indicates the start of the melting phase, contributing to the moisture in the air. Daylight hours extend to 12 daily, providing citizens with ample time to enjoy outdoor activities. Despite an increase in cloud cover, the visibility remains unobscured, paving the way for clear days ahead.Temperature
The start of March brings a subtle shift in the average high-temperature, edging up from February's icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). In Margate City, March is marked by an average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
In Margate City, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Margate City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.2 days and collects up to 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In March, it is snowing for 2.2 days. Throughout March, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Margate City, there are 12.1 snowfall days, and 3.35" (85mm) of snow is accumulated.Ocean temperature
In Margate City, in March, the average water temperature is 41.5°F (5.3°C).Note: Dipping in 41.5°F (5.3°C) at temperatures less than 50°F (10°C) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.
Daylight
In Margate City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 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
The average sunshine in March in Margate City is 6.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Margate City is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: An average maximum UV index of 3 in March leads to these recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Margate City, 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 (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).
Average humidity in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average rainfall in March: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).
Average snowfall in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average snowfall in March: 0.79"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average sea temperature in March: 41.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.3°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average UV index in March: 3
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Margate City, NJ
- Average cloud cover in March: 45
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in March
Margate City, 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).
