March weather forecast
Ortley Beach, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Ortley Beach, is a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

As March takes hold, the average high-temperature is a chilly 45.9°F (7.7°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Ortley Beach's nighttime temperature in March consistently rests at a cold 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Ortley Beach, New Jersey, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ortley Beach, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155 days and collects up to 33.23" (844mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Ortley Beach, in March, snow falls for 2.4 days, with typically accumulated 1.06" (27mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 13.1 snowfall days, and 4.65" (118mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ortley Beach, 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 7:19 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 Ortley Beach, 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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during March morphs into the following directions:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.
Updated: Jul 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in March?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Ortley Beach during March are 45.9°F (7.7°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In Ortley Beach, in March, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.91" (74mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

In Ortley Beach, during March, snow falls for 2.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ortley Beach 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 7:19 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 many hours of sunshine does Ortley Beach have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March in Ortley Beach is 6.4h.

What is the month 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.

How high is the UV index in March?

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

Average temperature in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average pressure in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average humidity in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Ortley Beach, 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 daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average UV index in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Ortley Beach, 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
Ortley Beach, NJ

Average visibility in March - Ortley Beach, 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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