March weather forecast
Surf City, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Surf City, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 46°F (7.8°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).

Temperature

March reports an average high-temperature of a frosty 46°F (7.8°C), slightly varied from February's 41.4°F (5.2°C). An average low-temperature of 38.1°F (3.4°C) characterizes Surf City's March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Surf City is 75%.

Rainfall

In March, in Surf City, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout March, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Surf City, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 11.02" (280mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, Surf City aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow. In Surf City, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 days and aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In Surf City, New Jersey, the average seawater temperature in March is 41.2°F (5.1°C).
Note: It is advised against swimming in 41.2°F (5.1°C) when it drops below 50°F (10°C). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.

Daylight

In Surf City, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Surf City is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Surf City is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March in Surf City?

The high-temperature, in March, in Surf City, records 46°F (7.8°C), while the low-temperature is 38.1°F (3.4°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Surf City?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Surf City?

In Surf City, New Jersey, in March, during 10.5 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Surf City?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 1.9 snowfall days, in March, Surf City aggregates 0.47" (12mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in March in Surf City?

In March, the average ocean temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). Swimming in 41.2°F (5.1°C) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 50°F (10°C) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Surf City have in March?

In March, the average day length in Surf City is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Surf City?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Surf City, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

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

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 many hours of sunshine does Surf City have in March?

In Surf City, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

How high is the UV index in March in Surf City?

In Surf City, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Surf City, NJ

Average temperature in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 38.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.1°F).

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Average pressure in March
Surf City, NJ

Average pressure in March - Surf 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).

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Average wind speed in March
Surf City, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9mph).

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Average humidity in March
Surf City, NJ

Average humidity in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

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Average rainfall in March
Surf City, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.91"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (1.14").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in March
Surf City, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

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Average snowfall in March
Surf City, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.47"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in March
Surf City, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sea temperature in March
Surf City, NJ

Average sea temperature in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in March: 41.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.8°F).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Surf City, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Surf 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in March
Surf City, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Surf City, NJ

Average UV index in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in March
Surf City, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Surf City, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in March
Surf City, NJ

Average visibility in March - Surf 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).

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