Temperatures in March
It's cool to moderate in March in the United States with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 8°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for United States in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in United States with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 1°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 17°C, with nights close to 5°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in United States will be around 18°C, with nights close to 7°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,6 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for United States. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
United States in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
86 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
3,6 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
2 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit the United States?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then March isn’t the best time to be in the United States. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for the United States in March
With 31°C, the United States hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -17°C to a high of 19°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in the United States
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in the United States, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in March in the United States
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Daily Precipitation in March in the United States
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for the United States, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 6 days of rain in the United States.
Daily Snowfall in March in the United States
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in the United States, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in the United States
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in the United States, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in the United States Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in the United States, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in the United States Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in the United States, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in the United States per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in the United States, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for the United States
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Average Weather in the United States by Month
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