March weather forecast
Ocean Gate, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ocean Gate, is a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 37.2°F (2.9°C) and max 45.9°F (7.7°C).

Temperature

The shift from February to March is characterized by an average high-temperature of a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C), not significantly different from the 41°F (5°C) of February. During March, Ocean Gate's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ocean Gate, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155 rainfall days, and 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Ocean Gate, in March, during 2.4 snowfall days, 1.06" (27mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 13.1 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Ocean temperature

In Ocean Gate, the average seawater temperature in March is 41.2°F (5.1°C).
Note: In 41.2°F (5.1°C), cold shock and rapid breathing can occur when swimming at temperatures below 50°F (10°C).

Daylight

In Ocean Gate, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 Gate, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

January through March 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 minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during March leads to these instructions:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

Ocean Gate in March has an average high-temperature of 45.9°F (7.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March in Ocean Gate?

In Ocean Gate, in March, during 13.6 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Ocean Gate, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How cold is the water in March?

In March, the average ocean temperature is 41.2°F (5.1°C). Swimming in 41.2°F (5.1°C) is considered life-threatening. Even a few minutes in 55.4°F (13°C) water is uncomfortable, and swimming below 50°F (10°C) may cause total loss of breathing control and cold shock, depending on a person's physique.

How many hours of daylight does Ocean Gate have in March?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 45.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.2°F).

Average pressure in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average pressure in March - Ocean Gate, 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
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.8mph).

Average humidity in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average humidity in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average sea temperature in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in March: 41.2°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (75.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.8°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ocean Gate, 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 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.1 days).

Average UV index in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

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

Average cloud cover in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Ocean Gate, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

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 28).

Average visibility in March
Ocean Gate, NJ

Average visibility in March - Ocean Gate, 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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