March weather forecast
Northfield, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Northfield, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 37.8°F (3.2°C) and 47.5°F (8.6°C).

Temperature

March's arrival is noted with a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 42.1°F (5.6°C) in February to a frosty 47.5°F (8.6°C). An average low-temperature of 37.8°F (3.2°C) is recorded in the month of March.

Humidity

In Northfield, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Northfield, in March, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 140.2 rainfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Northfield, during March, snow falls for 2.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Northfield, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.1 days and aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 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 6.7h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 3 during March translates into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays. Note this! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflection off snow.
Updated: Jul 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

In March, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 47.5°F (8.6°C) and 37.8°F (3.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout March, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in March?

In Northfield, in March, during 2.2 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

How many hours of daylight does Northfield have in March?

The average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 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 6.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Northfield, NJ

Average temperature in March - Northfield, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 47.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Northfield, NJ

Average pressure in March - Northfield, 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 (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Northfield, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Northfield, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 11.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8mph).

Average humidity in March
Northfield, NJ

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Northfield, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Northfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in March
Northfield, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Northfield, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Northfield, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Northfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Northfield, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Northfield, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.2 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
Northfield, NJ

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

  • Average sunshine in March: 6h and 4min

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
Northfield, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Northfield, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Northfield, NJ

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

Average cloud cover in March
Northfield, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Northfield, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 45

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in March
Northfield, NJ

Average visibility in March - Northfield, 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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