United StatesThe weather in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
It's cool to moderate in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 8°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? March isn’t a good month to be in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. 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 Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. 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 29°C in 2020, Great Smoky Mountains National Park reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 91 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 9,0 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in March for Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 21°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 0°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 91 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 10 days |
| Total snowfall | 9,0 cm | 7 cm |
| Snowy days | 3 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 3°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 17°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is around 19°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 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Temperature in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina. 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 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Total precipitation in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Snowfall in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park per year
Daily UV index in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 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.
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Average weather in Great Smoky Mountains National Park by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.