Huntsville, AL weather in March
Huntsville is mild in March, with frequent rain: highs average 66°F and nights drop to about 43°F. There are about 11 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.5 in. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 43°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.5 in
- normal snowfall
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:15 am / 5:41 pm | 6:34 am / 7:06 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am46°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am53°Fdew point 42°F
- Noon60°Fdew point 42°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm58°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm52°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Huntsville Intl Airport (13 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 5.4 in; a dry March brings about 4.0 in and a wet one about 6.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.5 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 75°F
- Coolest March2001: average high 58°F
- Wettest March2020: 10.7 in
- Driest March2007: 1.1 in
- Highest reading88°F (March 29, 2007)
- Lowest reading12°F (March 14, 1993)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
March compared with February and April
| February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 66°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 43°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 14 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 12.0 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +9°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Montgomery, AL164 mi · high 72°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Bowling Green, KY156 mi · high 60°F · 12 wet days
How Huntsville ranks in March
- Normal high154th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days293rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days114th most of 339
What to pack for Huntsville in March
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 24; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 8. All frost dates for Huntsville.
Heating and cooling
March has 349 heating degree days and 16 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Huntsville in March?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 43°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 12°F (March 14, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Huntsville in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.4 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2020 (10.7 in); the driest was in 2007 (1.1 in).
Does it snow in Huntsville in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.5 in.
Is March a good time to visit Huntsville?
March ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Huntsville (64 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Huntsville Intl Airport (USW00003856), 13 mi WSW of the city center, 624 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Huntsville Intl/C.t.jones Field Airport (723230-03856), 13 mi WSW of the city center, 623 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).