March weather forecastShort Hills, NJ
March
Weather in March
March, the first month of the spring in Short Hills, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).Temperature
The start of March is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Throughout March, the nighttime temperature averages to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C).Humidity
In Short Hills, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Short Hills, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Short Hills, NJ
- Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).
Average pressure in March
Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ
- Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in March
Short Hills, NJ
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).
Average rainfall in March
Short Hills, NJ
- Average rainfall in March: 0.63"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").
Average rainfall days in March
Short Hills, NJ
- Average rainfall days in March: 10 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in March
Short Hills, NJ
- Average snowfall in March: 0.75"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Short Hills, NJ
- Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Short Hills, 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 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in March
Short Hills, NJ
- Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).
Average UV index in March
Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ
- Average cloud cover in March: 47
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in March
Short Hills, 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).





