March weather forecast
New Providence, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in New Providence, is a chilly month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 32.5°F (0.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from a wintry 38.7°F (3.7°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). In the month of March, the average temperature dips to a cold 32.5°F (0.3°C) during the night.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In New Providence, in March, during 12.4 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In New Providence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 161.2 days and collects up to 30.31" (770mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day 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 in New Providence is 6.2h.

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 estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during March translates into the following directions:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The high-temperature during March is 46.9°F (8.3°C) and the low-temperature is 32.5°F (0.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in March?

In New Providence, during March, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5.2 days and typically aggregates up to 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in March?

In New Providence, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 3.43" (87mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does New Providence have in March?

In New Providence, 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 6:30 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?

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

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.2h.

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 reading in March?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
New Providence, NJ

Average temperature in March - New Providence, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in March
New Providence, NJ

Average pressure in March - New Providence, 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
New Providence, NJ

Average wind speed in March - New Providence, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
New Providence, NJ

Average humidity in March - New Providence, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

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

Average rainfall in March
New Providence, NJ

Average rainfall in March - New Providence, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.64"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and December (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in March
New Providence, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - New Providence, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
New Providence, NJ

Average snowfall in March - New Providence, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 3.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
New Providence, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - New Providence, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
New Providence, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - New Providence, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
New Providence, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - New Providence, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in March
New Providence, NJ

Average UV index in March - New Providence, 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
New Providence, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - New Providence, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in March
New Providence, NJ

Average visibility in March - New Providence, 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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