Montgomery, AL weather in March
In March, Montgomery sees highs around 72°F and lows around 47°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 72°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 5.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 68°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:12 am / 5:42 pm | 6:34 am / 7:04 pm |
| Daylight | 11.5 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 am50°Fdew point 44°F
- 9 am58°Fdew point 46°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm69°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm64°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm58°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Montgomery Airport (8 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 51% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 40%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F16 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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 5.2 in; a dry March brings about 3.4 in and a wet one about 7.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.3 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 79°F
- Coolest March2001: average high 63°F
- Wettest March2001: 12.1 in
- Driest March2004: 0.9 in
- Highest reading89°F (March 28, 2020)
- Lowest reading17°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 | 65°F | 72°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 40°F | 47°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 13 | 16 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 12.0 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Cooler: Atlanta, GA146 mi · high 66°F · 11 wet days
How Montgomery ranks in March
- Normal high67th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days197th driest of 378
- Comfortable days61st most of 339
What to pack for Montgomery in March
- Layers – afternoons near 72°F but nights near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 13; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 31. All frost dates for Montgomery.
Heating and cooling
March has 218 heating degree days and 38 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Montgomery in March?
The normal high is 72°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest March reading was 89°F (most recently on March 28, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Montgomery in March?
About 9 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (12.1 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Montgomery in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.3 in.
Is March a good time to visit Montgomery?
March ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Montgomery (68 out of 100). It has about 16 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Montgomery Airport (USW00013895), 7.8 mi SW of the city center, 202 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Wetumpka (USC00018859), 18 mi NNE of the city center, 319 ft (81 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Montgomery Rgnl (DANNELLY FD) Airport (722260-13895), 7.8 mi SW of the city center, 217 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.