March weather forecast
Riverside, NJ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Riverside, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 34.5°F (1.4°C) and 49.5°F (9.7°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, Riverside experiences a subtle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a wintry 41.4°F (5.2°C) in February to a chilly 49.5°F (9.7°C). The nighttime temperature dips to an icy 34.5°F (1.4°C) on average during March.

Humidity

In Riverside, the average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In Riverside, in March, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.2 rainfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3.9 days and typically aggregates up to 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Riverside, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 in Riverside, New Jersey, is 6.3h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Riverside?

An average high-temperature, in March, in Riverside, is 49.5°F (9.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 34.5°F (1.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Riverside?

In March, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in March in Riverside?

In Riverside, in March, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month in Riverside?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.9 days and accumulates 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Riverside?

In Riverside, in March, snow falls for 3.9 days, with typically accumulated 2.95" (75mm) of snow.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March in Riverside?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

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

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 Riverside?

In March, the average sunshine duration in Riverside, New Jersey, is 6.3h.

How high is the UV index in March in Riverside?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Riverside, New Jersey, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Riverside, NJ

Average temperature in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

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Average pressure in March
Riverside, NJ

Average pressure in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in March
Riverside, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in March
Riverside, NJ

Average humidity in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in March
Riverside, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.57").

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Average rainfall days in March
Riverside, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Riverside, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 2.95"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Riverside, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Riverside, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Riverside, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in March
Riverside, NJ

Average UV index in March - Riverside, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Riverside, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Riverside, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in March
Riverside, NJ

Average visibility in March - Riverside, 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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