Flagstaff, AZ weather in March
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Flagstaff in March, with highs near 52°F and lows near 24°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 15.6 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.9 in total
- Snowfall
- 15.6 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 6:21 pm | 6:14 am / 6:46 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 (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical March day
- 6 am25°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon50°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 19°F
- 6 pm49°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Grand Canyon NP Airport (59 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more6 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 1.9 in; a dry March brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 2.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 15.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202004: average high 59°F
- Coolest March1991: average high 44°F
- Wettest March1991: 6.0 in
- Driest March1997: 0.03 in
- Highest reading73°F (March 17, 2007)
- Lowest reading-10°F (March 1, 1997)
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 | 46°F | 52°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 24°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 12.0 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +6°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Sedona, AZ24 mi · high 68°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Peoria, AZ117 mi · high 77°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT173 mi · high 46°F · 6 wet days
How Flagstaff ranks in March
- Normal high251st warmest of 378 cities; 13th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days93rd driest of 378
What to pack for Flagstaff in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 52°F
- Layers – afternoons near 52°F but nights near 24°F
- Waterproof boots – about 15.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 837 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Flagstaff in March?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -10°F (March 1, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Flagstaff in March?
About 7 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.9 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (6.0 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.03 in).
Does it snow in Flagstaff in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 15.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is March a good time to visit Flagstaff?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Flagstaff (49 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (USW00003103), 3.8 mi SSW of the city center, 7,003 ft (103 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Sunset Crater Nm (USC00028329), 13 mi NNE of the city center, 6,980 ft (80 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Grand Canyon NP Airport (USW00003195), 59 mi NNW of the city center, 6,606 ft (294 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).