March weather forecast
Port Elizabeth, NJ

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Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a chilly month in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, with temperature in the range of an average high of 49.5°F (9.7°C) and an average low of 36.7°F (2.6°C).

Temperature

The start of March is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C) in February to a frosty 49.5°F (9.7°C). Port Elizabeth experiences a mean low-temperature of 36.7°F (2.6°C) during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Port Elizabeth are January through March, November and December. March is the last month it regularly snows in Port Elizabeth. 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

The average length of the day in March in Port Elizabeth 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, New Jersey, 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

The average sunshine in March in Port Elizabeth is 6.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 3 in March converts into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are March temperatures in Port Elizabeth?

The high-temperature, in March, in Port Elizabeth, is 49.5°F (9.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 36.7°F (2.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March in Port Elizabeth?

The average relative humidity in March is 74%.

How much does it rain in Port Elizabeth in March?

In Port Elizabeth, in March, during 11.7 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically 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 are sunrise and sunset in March in Port Elizabeth?

In March, 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 the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:23 pm EDT.

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

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts in Port Elizabeth, New Jersey, 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 Port Elizabeth?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 6.5h.

What is the UV index reading in March in Port Elizabeth?

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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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).

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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).

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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).

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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%).

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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").

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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).

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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").

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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).

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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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