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Weather · March

Newark weather in March

Average highs of 51°F, lows of 34°F and 4.1 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

March is Newark’s 9th warmest month, with average highs of 51°F and lows of 34°F. That is 8° warmer than February, and 13° below the yearly average high.

Average high
51°F
Average low
34°F
Precipitation
4.1 in
Wet days
11
Snow
5.6 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:09 AM · 7:02 PM

March across the year

  1. 40°26°Jan
  2. 43°27°Feb
  3. 51°34°Mar
  4. 63°44°Apr
  5. 73°54°May
  6. 82°64°Jun
  7. 87°69°Jul
  8. 85°68°Aug
  9. 78°61°Sep
  10. 66°49°Oct
  11. 55°39°Nov
  12. 45°31°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in March

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
  • Snow is likely (about 6 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

March is good for

What’s on in Newark in March

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March compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
February43°F27°F3.0 in
March51°F34°F4.1 in
April63°F44°F3.9 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Newark in March?

Average highs are 51°F and average lows 34°F, for a daily mean of 43°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Newark in March?

March averages 4.1 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Newark in March?

Yes, about 5.6 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Newark in March?

Around mid-March the sun rises about 7:09 AM and sets about 7:02 PM, for roughly 11.9 hours of daylight.

Is March a good time to visit Newark?

The mildest months for visiting are May, September, October. March is cool, with St. Patrick’s Day events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Newark Intl Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for March 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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