March weather forecast
Mountainside, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Mountainside, is a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 47.3°F (8.5°C) and 32.9°F (0.5°C).

Temperature

March's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's cold 39.2°F (4°C) to a chilly 47.3°F (8.5°C). Mountainside reports a consistent average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C) throughout March nights.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Mountainside, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mountainside, during the entire year, the rain falls for 160.7 days and collects up to 30.12" (765mm) 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 days and accumulates 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

Daylight

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

In March, the average sunshine is 6.3h.

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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March translates into these guidelines:
Babies, children, and those with sensitive skin should always avoid extended periods in the sun. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. 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. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

Mountainside in March has an average high-temperature of 47.3°F (8.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 32.9°F (0.5°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Mountainside, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Mountainside, in March, it is raining for 12.7 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Mountainside, in March, during 5 snowfall days, 3.23" (82mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In March, the average day length 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 in Mountainside?

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 Mountainside have in March?

In Mountainside, New Jersey, the average sunshine duration in March is 6.3h.

When is 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 in Mountainside?

In Mountainside, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average temperature in March - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).

Average pressure in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average pressure in March - Mountainside, 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
Mountainside, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average humidity in March - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.23"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and 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
Mountainside, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mountainside, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average UV index in March - Mountainside, 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
Mountainside, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Mountainside, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Mountainside, NJ

Average visibility in March - Mountainside, 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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