March weather forecastNewark, OH

March

Weather in March

March observes a turning point for Newark weather as winter subsides while temperatures continue to ascend. Although it still possesses some remnants of winter's chill, signs of spring are becoming more evident. Notable changes include the jump in average high temperatures scaling to around 48.6°F (9.2°C). With daylight stretching out to twelve hours, residents begin to witness longer days. By the end of the month, the city prepares for even brighter and warmer days in April.

Temperature

March brings a temperature increase, with average high-temperatures moving from February's wintry 37.6°F (3.1°C) to a frosty 48.6°F (9.2°C). Throughout the month of March, Newark sees a steady low-temperature average of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

Humidity

In Newark, Ohio, the average relative humidity in March is 77%.

Rainfall

In March, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout March, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Newark, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164 days and collects up to 31.18" (792mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In March, in Newark, it is snowing for 6.3 days. Throughout March, 2.2" (56mm) of snow is accumulated. In Newark, during the entire year, snow falls for 44 days and aggregates up to 13.54" (344mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of March in Newark, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:53 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 5.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 3 in March leads to these guidelines:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Be prepared! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be amplified nearly double due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

March temperatures in Newark, Ohio, vary between a high-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C) and a low-temperature of 32.2°F (0.1°C).

The average relative humidity in March in Newark, Ohio, is 77%.

In Newark, Ohio, during March, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation.

In Newark, Ohio, during March, snow falls for 6.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of snow.

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

On the first day of March in Newark, Ohio, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 6:21 pm EST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

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.

In Newark, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in March is 5.7h.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Newark is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in March
Newark, OH

  • Average high temperature in March: 48.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 32.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in March
Newark, OH

  • Average pressure in March: 30.09"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Newark, OH

  • Average wind speed in March: 8.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in March
Newark, OH

  • Average humidity in March: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

Average rainfall in March
Newark, OH

  • Average rainfall in March: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.01").

Average rainfall days in March
Newark, OH

  • Average rainfall days in March: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.6 days).

Average snowfall in March
Newark, OH

  • Average snowfall in March: 2.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Newark, OH

  • Average snowfall days in March: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 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, OH

  • 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in March
Newark, OH

  • Average sunshine days in March: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.5 days).

Average UV index in March
Newark, OH

  • Average UV index in March: 3

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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Newark, OH

  • Average cloud cover in March: 55

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Newark, OH

  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and September (5mi).