Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March witnesses a minor rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 36.3°F (2.4°C) in February to a frosty 44.2°F (6.8°C). An average low-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) marks the nights in Columbia, New Jersey throughout March.Humidity
In Columbia, the average relative humidity in March is 79%.Rainfall
In Columbia, in March, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 1.97" (50mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Columbia, New Jersey, there are 135.7 rainfall days, and 23.74" (603mm) 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 7.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of snow.Daylight
In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:24 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 5.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in March in Columbia is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Beware! The strength of the UV rays is increased nearly double-fold by the reflection of the snow.
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Average temperature in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average high temperature in March: 44.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 28.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Columbia, 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
Columbia, NJ
- Average wind speed in March: 7.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average humidity in March: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).
Average rainfall in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average rainfall in March: 1.97"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.22").
Average rainfall days in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average rainfall days in March: 10.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).
Average snowfall in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average snowfall in March: 3.82"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average snowfall days in March: 7.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in March: 5h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average sunshine days in March: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).
Average UV index in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average UV index in March: 2
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average cloud cover in March: 52
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in March
Columbia, NJ
- Average visibility in March: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is April (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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