March weather forecast
Fortescue, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Fortescue, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

Fortescue's weather shows a minor temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). Throughout March, the temperature tends to fall to a consistent average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Fortescue, during March, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fortescue, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Fortescue aggregates 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Fortescue, during the entire year, snow falls for 13 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Fortescue, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.
Updated: Aug 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

In Fortescue, 49.5°F (9.7°C) is the average high-temperature and 36.7°F (2.6°C) is the average low-temperature during March.

What is the average humidity in March in Fortescue?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Fortescue?

In Fortescue, during March, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

What is the last month it snows?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Fortescue aggregates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:53 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Fortescue, 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 Fortescue have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Fortescue, NJ

Average temperature in March - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Fortescue, NJ

Average pressure in March - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Fortescue, NJ

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Fortescue, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Fortescue, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Fortescue, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Fortescue, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Fortescue, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Fortescue, 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 30min).

  • 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).

Average sunshine days in March
Fortescue, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Fortescue, NJ

Average UV index in March - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average UV index in March: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Fortescue, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Fortescue, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Fortescue, NJ

Average visibility in March - Fortescue, 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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