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Paramus Weather in March

Paramus in March

The short of it: Paramus in March averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of -0 °C (32 °F), with 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 51° · low 32° · rain 4.1 in. · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: May & September

Thirty years of records give Paramus an average March high of 51°, a low of 32° and some 4.1 in. of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from February to about 51°, with nights near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-March, 75 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Paramus runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Paterson, 5 mi to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Paramus, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
9° warmer, 1.3 in. more rain
Versus April
12° colder
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
10 mph

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PatersonNew Jersey5 mi WSW50°31°4.2 in.
PassaicNew Jersey7 mi SSW51°32°4.2 in.
CliftonNew Jersey8 mi SW51°32°4.2 in.
YonkersNew York9 mi E49°31°4.1 in.
Washington HeightsNew York10 mi SE50°32°4.2 in.
Kings BridgeNew York10 mi ESE50°31°4.1 in.
North BergenNew Jersey10 mi SSE50°33°4.2 in.
FordhamNew York11 mi ESE50°32°4.2 in.

The Almanac · Paramus Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from February to about 51°, with nights near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Paramus by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January39°24°3.5 in.9 mph9 h 32 min✦
February42°25°2.8 in.9 mph10 h 35 min✦
March51°32°4.1 in.10 mph11 h 49 min✦✦
April63°42°3.9 in.9 mph13 h 15 min✦✦✦
May73°51°3.8 in.8 mph14 h 27 min✦✦✦
June82°61°4.4 in.8 mph15 h 6 min✦✦✦
July87°66°4.5 in.7 mph14 h 50 min✦✦
August85°65°4.1 in.7 mph13 h 48 min✦✦
September78°57°4.4 in.7 mph12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October66°46°4.3 in.8 mph11 h 2 min✦✦✦
November55°37°3.6 in.8 mph9 h 50 min✦✦
December44°29°4.0 in.9 mph9 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Paramus in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Paramus in March?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights -0 °C (32 °F), with about 105 mm (4.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 9° from February to about 51°, with nights near 32°. Wet spells are common — about 4.1 in., the 5th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is March a good time to visit Paramus?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are May and September.

How long are the days in Paramus in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 15 min in December to 15 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Paramus in March?

Snow can fall, since nights average -0 °C (32 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Paramus in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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