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 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
A slight uplift of average high-temperatures is noted in March, with temperatures adjusting from a wintry 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a frosty 47.3°F (8.5°C). Throughout March, Plainfield encounters an average temperature drop to an icy 32.9°F (0.5°C).Humidity
In March, the average relative humidity in Plainfield is 75%.Rainfall
In Plainfield, in March, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.7 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is March, when snow falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 3.23" (82mm) of snow.Daylight
The average length of the day in March 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 is 6.3h.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 of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 2 in March translates into these instructions:
Most individuals face no significant issues with extended sun exposure, but it is always essential to protect children, babies, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Be informed! The Sun's UV radiation can be nearly doubled due to the reflection from snow.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in March
Plainfield, NJ
- Average high temperature in March: 47.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).
- Average low temperature in March: 32.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).
Average pressure in March
Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, NJ
- Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in March
Plainfield, NJ
- Average humidity in March: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (73%).
Average rainfall in March
Plainfield, NJ
- Average rainfall in March: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").
Average rainfall days in March
Plainfield, NJ
- Average rainfall days in March: 12.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in March
Plainfield, NJ
- Average snowfall in March: 3.23"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in March
Plainfield, NJ
- Average snowfall days in March: 5 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Plainfield, 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in March
Plainfield, NJ
- Average sunshine days in March: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.4 days).
Average UV index in March
Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, NJ
- Average cloud cover in March: 48
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in March
Plainfield, 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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