March weather forecast
Carteret, NJ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Carteret, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average low of 34.3°F (1.3°C) and an average high of 46.9°F (8.3°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March introduces a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a cold 39.2°F (4°C) to a chilly 46.9°F (8.3°C). Throughout March, a steady low-temperature average of 34.3°F (1.3°C) is noted.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Carteret, during March, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.2 rainfall days, and 8.9" (226mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) 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 6:40 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 Carteret, the average sunshine in March 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 value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 2 in March leads to these recommendations:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Carteret, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 34.3°F (1.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity in Carteret, New Jersey, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Carteret, in March, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3 days and accumulates 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Carteret, in March, snow falls for 3 days, with typically accumulated 0.83" (21mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Carteret have in March?

In Carteret, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 pm EDT.

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

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 March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

How high is the UV index in March?

In Carteret, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Carteret, NJ

Average temperature in March - Carteret, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 34.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Carteret, NJ

Average pressure in March - Carteret, 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
Carteret, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Carteret, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Carteret, NJ

Average humidity in March - Carteret, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Carteret, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Carteret, 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 (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
Carteret, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Carteret, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Carteret, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Carteret, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.83"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Carteret, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Carteret, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Carteret, 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 2min

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
Carteret, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Carteret, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Carteret, NJ

Average UV index in March - Carteret, 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
Carteret, NJ

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Carteret, NJ

Average visibility in March - Carteret, 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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