March weather forecast
Short Hills, NJ

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Short Hills, is a frosty month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 46.9°F (8.3°C) and 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from an icy 39.2°F (4°C) in February to a frosty 46.9°F (8.3°C). Throughout March, the nighttime temperature averages to an icy 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Humidity

In Short Hills, the average relative humidity in March is 74%.

Rainfall

In Short Hills, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) 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 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 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 6.4h.

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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in March transforms into this advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

In March, in Short Hills, the average high-temperature is 46.9°F (8.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In March, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Short Hills, in March, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

March is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 0.75" (19mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in March?

In Short Hills, New Jersey, in March, during 3.7 snowfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March?

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 6:29 am and sunset at 5:48 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:21 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 Short Hills have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.4h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Short Hills?

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

What is the UV index reading in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average temperature in March - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.6°F).

Average pressure in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average pressure in March - Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average wind speed in March - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

Average humidity in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average humidity in March - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and August (72%).

Average rainfall in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average rainfall in March - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.43").

Average rainfall days in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 10 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average snowfall in March - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.75"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.1 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Short Hills, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 17.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average UV index in March - Short Hills, 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
Short Hills, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - Short Hills, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 47

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
Short Hills, NJ

Average visibility in March - Short Hills, 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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