March weather forecastRaritan, NJ
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Raritan, New Jersey, with an average temperature ranging between min 32.4°F (0.2°C) and max 47.7°F (8.7°C).Temperature
The start of March signals a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a chilly 47.7°F (8.7°C). An average low-temperature of 32.4°F (0.2°C) marks the nights in Raritan throughout March.Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Raritan is 75%.Rainfall
In Raritan, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Raritan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.9 days and collects up to 28.19" (716mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day in Raritan is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March in Raritan, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:50 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:22 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 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 Raritan, New Jersey. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Raritan, NJ
- Average high temperature in March: 47.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.2°F).
Average pressure in March
Raritan, 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
Raritan, NJ
- Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).
Average humidity in March
Raritan, NJ
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).
Average rainfall in March
Raritan, NJ
- Average rainfall in March: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.54").
Average rainfall days in March
Raritan, NJ
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Raritan, NJ
- Average snowfall in March: 2.83"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.83").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Raritan, NJ
- Average snowfall days in March: 4.9 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Raritan, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Raritan, NJ
- Average sunshine days in March: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).
Average UV index in March
Raritan, 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
Raritan, NJ
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in March
Raritan, NJ
- Average visibility in March: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
