March weather forecast
University Heights, NJ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in University Heights, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and an average low of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

Temperature

March signals a minor shift in the average high-temperature, moving from February's icy 38.8°F (3.8°C) to a frosty 46.2°F (7.9°C). University Heights observes an average nighttime temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C) during March.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

Rainfall

In University Heights, in March, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.1 rainfall days, and 8.31" (211mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. In University Heights, in March, during 2.3 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In University Heights, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.2 days and aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

Daylight

In University Heights, New Jersey, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
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 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 University Heights, the average sunshine in March 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in March interprets into the following advice:
Children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always be shielded from long periods of sun exposure. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average March temperature?

March temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 46.2°F (7.9°C) and a low-temperature of 33.6°F (0.9°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

The average relative humidity in March is 73%.

How much does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout March, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In University Heights, during March, snow falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does University Heights have in March?

In March, the average day length in University Heights, New Jersey, is 11h and 58min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

In March, 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 the month, in University Heights, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:20 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 University Heights have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.3h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in March?

In University Heights, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index reading 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
University Heights, NJ

Average temperature in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average high temperature in March: 46.2°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 (35.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 33.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

Average pressure in March
University Heights, NJ

Average pressure in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average pressure in March: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
University Heights, NJ

Average wind speed in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).

Average humidity in March
University Heights, NJ

Average humidity in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average humidity in March: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (69%).

Average rainfall in March
University Heights, NJ

Average rainfall in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.39").

Average rainfall days in March
University Heights, NJ

Average rainfall days in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

Average snowfall in March
University Heights, NJ

Average snowfall in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in March
University Heights, NJ

Average snowfall days in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average snowfall days in March: 2.3 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.3 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
University Heights, NJ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - University Heights, 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 42min).

Average sunshine days in March
University Heights, NJ

Average sunshine days in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average sunshine days in March: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (15.9 days).

Average UV index in March
University Heights, NJ

Average UV index in March - University Heights, 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
University Heights, NJ

Average cloud cover in March - University Heights, NJ
  • Average cloud cover in March: 48

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in March
University Heights, NJ

Average visibility in March - University Heights, 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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