United StatesAverage weather for Columbia in March
It's cold in March in Columbia with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -2°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -15°C and -1°C.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Columbia with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -10°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 4°C, with nights around -7°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days. Wear a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Columbia is around 6°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
In March, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. Of the total precipitation, about 61 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Columbia in March |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
4°C | 11°C | |
 Max. temperature |
10°C | 14°C | |
| Min. temperature |
-2°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
109 mm | 63 mm | |
| Rainy days |
13 days | 10 days | |
 Total snowfall |
61 cm | 7 cm | |
| Snowy days |
16 days | 4 days | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Columbia?
Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Columbia. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 22°C in 2021, Columbia reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -15°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -31°C to a highest value of 7°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Columbia
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in March for Columbia, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Columbia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Columbia, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed 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 it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect about 13 days of precipitation in Columbia.
Daily Snowfall in March in Columbia
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in Columbia, measured in centimeters. 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 Columbia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Columbia, 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 Columbia over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Columbia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in March in Columbia over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Columbia, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in Columbia per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in Columbia, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.
Daily weather in March for Columbia
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Average weather in Columbia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
