March weather forecastSurf City, NJ
March
Weather in March
The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Surf City, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 38.1°F (3.4°C).Temperature
During March, Surf City records an average high-temperature of a frosty 46°F (7.8°C), marking a slight divergence from February's 41.4°F (5.2°C). A slight dip in temperature to an icy 38.1°F (3.4°C) marks the average nights during March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 75%.Rainfall
In Surf City, New Jersey, during March, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 11.02" (280mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall 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. 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, in March, the average water temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C).Note: With the appropriate swimsuit, one can swim in 41.2°F (5.1°C) even if temperatures dip below 50°F (10°C); otherwise, be ready for cold shock and breath issues. A fleeting swim around 55.4°F (13°C) is distressing.
Daylight
In March, the average length of the day 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
In March, the average sunshine is 6.5h.UV index
In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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).
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).
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).
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%).
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").
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).
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").
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).
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).
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 30min
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
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).
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).
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).
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).
