March weather forecast
Port Elizabeth, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Port Elizabeth, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 49.5°F (9.7°C) and 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

With the onset of March, the average high-temperature subtly transitions from a cold 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). An average minimum temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) is recorded during the month of March.

Humidity

In Port Elizabeth, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Port Elizabeth, during March, the rain falls for 11.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. In Port Elizabeth, during the entire year, the rain falls for 132.2 days and collects up to 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Port Elizabeth aggregates 1.06" (27mm) of snow. In Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, during the entire year, snow falls for 13 days and aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Port Elizabeth, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of March, in Port Elizabeth, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, the average sunshine in March is 6.5h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 3 during March leads to these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Stay alert! Snow's reflective properties can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Port Elizabeth in March?

In March, in Port Elizabeth, the average high-temperature is 49.5°F (9.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Port Elizabeth?

In March, the rain falls for 11.7 days. Throughout March, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the last month it snows in Port Elizabeth?

March is the last month it regularly snows. During 2.3 snowfall days, in March, Port Elizabeth aggregates 1.06" (27mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Port Elizabeth have in March?

In Port Elizabeth, the average day length in March is 11h and 59min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 5:52 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 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 6.5h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Port Elizabeth is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average temperature in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 49.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 36.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average pressure in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average humidity in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 11.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.06"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (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
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Port Elizabeth, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 16.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.8 days).

Average UV index in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average UV index in March - Port Elizabeth, 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
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Port Elizabeth, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in March
Port Elizabeth, NJ

Average visibility in March - Port Elizabeth, 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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