The weather in March in Memphis

It's cool to moderate in March in Memphis with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 12°C.

Looking for sun? March isn’t a good month to be in Memphis. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Memphis, Tennessee. 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 2017, Memphis reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -10°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In March, there is an average of 168 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,4 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in March for Memphis

Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Memphis. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

March weather comparison

  Memphis New York
Average temperature 18°C 11°C
Max. temperature 21°C 14°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 168 mm 63 mm
Rainy days 19 days 10 days
Total snowfall 1,4 cm 7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 4 days

Start of March

The month of March starts in Memphis with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid March

By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 8°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of March

By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Memphis is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 11°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 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 Memphis, Tennessee. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in March in Memphis

Temperature in March in Memphis over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Memphis

Total precipitation in March in Memphis over the years

Daily Snowfall in March in Memphis

Snowfall in March in Memphis per year

Daily UV index in March in Memphis

This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Memphis, 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 Memphis by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Memphis. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.