The weather in March in the United States
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.
Looking for sun and warm weather? March isn’t a good month to be in the United States. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for the United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 31°C in 2017, the United States reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -8°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -17°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 86 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 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.
Daily weather in March for the United States
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the United States. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| United States | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 16°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 20°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | -3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 86 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 10 days |
| Total snowfall | 3,6 cm | 7 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in United States with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in United States is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in the United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in the United States
Temperature in March in the United States over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in the United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in the United States
Total precipitation in March in the United States over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in the United States
Snowfall in March in the United States per year
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.
Weather experiences in March in the United States
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It was surprisingly warm in the southern states, but it was still a bit cool in the north. It rained occasionally, but overall it was pretty sunny.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in the United States by month
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