March weather forecast
Chatham, NJ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a frosty month in Chatham, New Jersey, with an average temperature varying between 46.4°F (8°C) and 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Temperature

Chatham's transition into March sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, edging from a cold 38.3°F (3.5°C) in February to a chilly 46.4°F (8°C). March nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chatham, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 30.67" (779mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Chatham, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST. On the last day of the month, 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

The average sunshine in March is 6.2h.

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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 2 in March translates into this advice:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The high-temperature, in March, in Chatham, is 46.4°F (8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 31.6°F (-0.2°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Chatham?

The average relative humidity in March is 76%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Chatham, during March, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March in Chatham?

In Chatham, during March, snow falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.5" (89mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:49 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 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 many hours of sunshine does Chatham have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Chatham, NJ

Average temperature in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 31.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Chatham, NJ

Average pressure in March - Chatham, 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
Chatham, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in March
Chatham, NJ

Average humidity in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Chatham, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Chatham, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chatham, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.5"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Chatham, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Chatham, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chatham, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Chatham, NJ

Average UV index in March - Chatham, 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
Chatham, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in March
Chatham, NJ

Average visibility in March - Chatham, NJ
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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