March weather forecast
Newark, NY

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Weather in March

March, the first month of the spring in Newark, is still a cold month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 40.5°F (4.7°C) and 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

Temperature

The shift into March brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an icy 32°F (0°C) in February to a still wintry 40.5°F (4.7°C). Newark registers a consistent average low-temperature of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) during March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Newark is 81%.

Rainfall

In Newark, in March, it is raining for 9.4 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Newark, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.6 days and collects up to 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Newark, New York, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow. In Newark, during the entire year, snow falls for 53.8 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:34 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

The average sunshine in March is 5.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Those with sensitive skin, infants, and children require constant safeguarding from prolonged sun exposure. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Newark, is 40.5°F (4.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Newark, the average relative humidity in March is 81%.

How much does it rain in March?

In Newark, during March, the rain falls for 9.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Newark, during March, snow falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

In Newark, the average day length in March is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 5:58 pm EST. On the last day of the month, in Newark, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Newark, 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 Newark have in March?

In Newark, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.1h.

What is the UV index reading in March?

In Newark, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in March
Newark, NY

Average temperature in March - Newark, NY
  • Average high temperature in March: 40.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in March
Newark, NY

Average pressure in March - Newark, NY
  • Average pressure in March: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Newark, NY

Average wind speed in March - Newark, NY
  • Average wind speed in March: 10.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).

Average humidity in March
Newark, NY

Average humidity in March - Newark, NY
  • Average humidity in March: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and September (77%).

Average rainfall in March
Newark, NY

Average rainfall in March - Newark, NY
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in March
Newark, NY

Average rainfall days in March - Newark, NY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 9.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in March
Newark, NY

Average snowfall in March - Newark, NY
  • Average snowfall in March: 1.18"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Newark, NY

Average snowfall days in March - Newark, NY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Newark, NY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Newark, NY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 2h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in March
Newark, NY

Average sunshine days in March - Newark, NY
  • Average sunshine days in March: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Newark, NY

Average UV index in March - Newark, NY
  • Average UV index in March: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in March
Newark, NY

Average cloud cover in March - Newark, NY
  • Average cloud cover in March: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in March
Newark, NY

Average visibility in March - Newark, NY
  • 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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