March weather forecast
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46°F (7.8°C) and 37.2°F (2.9°C).

Temperature

As Point Pleasant Beach transitions into March, the average high-temperature is observed to slightly rise from an icy 40.6°F (4.8°C) in February to a chilly 46°F (7.8°C). Point Pleasant Beach encounters an average temperature dip to an icy 37.2°F (2.9°C) throughout March, subtly lower than its daytime maximum.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Point Pleasant Beach, in March, during 13.6 rainfall days, 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.1 rainfall days, and 34.13" (867mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. In Point Pleasant Beach, during March, snow falls for 2.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of snow. In Point Pleasant Beach, during the entire year, snow falls for 14.1 days and aggregates up to 4.76" (121mm) of snow.

Ocean temperature

In March, the average ocean temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C).
Note: In swimming engagements, this poses immediate life-threatening risks. The loss of breath control is instantaneous, thereby hindering clear thought. A specialized swimsuit is mandatory to limit thermal dissipation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of March, 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 Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, the average sunshine in March is 6.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In March, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Point Pleasant Beach, is 46°F (7.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 37.2°F (2.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in Point Pleasant Beach in March?

In Point Pleasant Beach, during March, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.91" (74mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Point Pleasant Beach, in March, during 2.1 snowfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the ocean temperature in March?

In March, the average ocean temperature is 40.8°F (4.9°C). For swimming, this is considered extremely cold, dangerous, and life-threatening. Unless suitably protected with insulated waterproof clothing, hypothermia quickly occurs.

How many hours of daylight does Point Pleasant Beach have in March?

In Point Pleasant Beach, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

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 long on average sun shines in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 6.4h.

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 health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average temperature in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 46°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 37.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average pressure in March - Point Pleasant 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
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average humidity in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (74%).

Average rainfall in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 2.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

Average rainfall days in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.79"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (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
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average sea temperature in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average sea temperature in March: 40.9°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (40.4°F).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Point Pleasant 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
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average UV index in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average UV index in March: 3

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in March
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ

Average visibility in March - Point Pleasant 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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