March weather forecast
Merchantville, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Merchantville, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 35.2°F (1.8°C) and 49.8°F (9.9°C).

Temperature

Merchantville observes a slight uplift in the average high-temperature with the onset of March, adjusting from February's icy 41.5°F (5.3°C) to a frosty 49.8°F (9.9°C). Merchantville, in March, observes a steady average low-temperature of 35.2°F (1.8°C).

Humidity

In Merchantville, New Jersey, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

Rainfall

In Merchantville, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Merchantville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.5 days and collects up to 12.44" (316mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Merchantville, during March, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 10.3 snowfall days, and 2.36" (60mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:44 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 March, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

In Merchantville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 3 in March interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

In March, in Merchantville, the average high-temperature is 49.8°F (9.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 35.2°F (1.8°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Merchantville, the average relative humidity in March is 72%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Merchantville, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Merchantville, in March, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Merchantville have in March?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

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

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 Merchantville have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Merchantville, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average temperature in March - Merchantville, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 35.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.5°F).

Average pressure in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average pressure in March - Merchantville, NJ
  • Average pressure in March: 30.06"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
Merchantville, NJ

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average humidity in March - Merchantville, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Merchantville, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Merchantville, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Merchantville, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.55"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Merchantville, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Merchantville, 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 24min).

  • 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 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Merchantville, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14 days).

Average UV index in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average UV index in March - Merchantville, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Merchantville, NJ

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Merchantville, NJ

Average visibility in March - Merchantville, 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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