March weather forecast
Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Franklin Lakes, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°F (-0.8°C) and 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival coincides with a marginal rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's cold 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a frosty 45.5°F (7.5°C). Franklin Lakes records an average nighttime low of 30.6°F (-0.8°C) in March.

Humidity

In Franklin Lakes, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In Franklin Lakes, during March, the rain falls for 11.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation. In Franklin Lakes, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.6 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:21 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 5.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In March, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Franklin Lakes, the average high-temperature is 45.5°F (7.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 30.6°F (-0.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Franklin Lakes, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Franklin Lakes, in March, during 11.2 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When does it snow the most?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 5.6 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Franklin Lakes, in March, during 5.6 snowfall days, 4.25" (108mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:40 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 long on average sun shines in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 5.9h.

When is 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.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Franklin Lakes is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average temperature in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 30.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average pressure in March - Franklin Lakes, 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
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average humidity in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 77%

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

Average rainfall in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").

Average rainfall days in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 4.25"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (4.25").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Franklin Lakes, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average UV index in March - Franklin Lakes, 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
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in March
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Average visibility in March - Franklin Lakes, NJ
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

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

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