Contents
- Weather in March
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in March
- Average pressure in March
- Average wind speed in March
- Average humidity in March
- Average rainfall in March
- Average rainfall days in March
- Average snowfall in March
- Average snowfall days in March
- Average sea temperature in March
- Average daylight in March
- Average sunshine in March
- Average sunshine days in March
- Average UV index in March
- Average cloud cover in March
- Average visibility in March
Weather in March
Temperature
March brings an average high-temperature of a chilly 47.1°F (8.4°C) in Ocean City, showing a slight difference from February's 41.9°F (5.5°C). Ocean City records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 38.3°F (3.5°C) in the month of March.Humidity
The average relative humidity in March is 74%.Rainfall
In Ocean City, during March, the rain falls for 9.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 104.9 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through March, May and December are months with snowfall in Ocean City, New Jersey. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Ocean City aggregates 0.12" (3mm) of snow. In Ocean City, during the entire year, snow falls for 8 days and aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of snow.Ocean temperature
In Ocean City, the average seawater temperature in March is 41.5°F (5.3°C).Note: It is advised against swimming in 41.5°F (5.3°C) when it drops below 50°F (10°C). Such temperatures can cause extreme cold shock, leading to hyperventilation.
Daylight
The average length of the day in March in Ocean City is 11h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:51 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Ocean City, 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
In Ocean City, the average sunshine in March is 6.8h.UV index
In Ocean City, New Jersey, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 3 during March leads to these advisories:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the temperatures in Ocean City in March?
What is the average humidity in March in Ocean City?
How much does it rain in Ocean City in March?
What is the last month it snows in Ocean City?
What is the water temperature in March in Ocean City?
How many hours of daylight does Ocean City have in March?
When are sunrise and sunset in March in Ocean City?
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March in Ocean City?
How many hours of sunshine does Ocean City have in March?
How high is the UV index in March in Ocean City?
Average temperature in March
Ocean City, NJ
- Average high temperature in March: 47.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 38.3°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.3°F).
Average pressure in March
Ocean City, 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
Ocean City, NJ
- Average wind speed in March: 12.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in March
Ocean City, NJ
- Average humidity in March: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall in March: 0.59"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and August (0.79").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.35").
Average rainfall days in March
Ocean City, NJ
- Average rainfall days in March: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).
Average snowfall in March
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall in March: 0.12"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Ocean City, NJ
- Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in March
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sea temperature in March: 41.6°F
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.3°F).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ocean City, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in March: 6h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in March
Ocean City, NJ
- Average sunshine days in March: 19.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.1 days).
Average UV index in March
Ocean City, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in March
Ocean City, NJ
- Average cloud cover in March: 44
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in March
Ocean City, 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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