Fayetteville, AR weather in March
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Fayetteville in March, with highs near 61°F and lows near 36°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 1.3 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 61°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.3 in
- normal snowfall
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 56°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:46 am / 6:11 pm | 7:04 am / 7:37 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.6 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 am41°Fdew point 36°F
- 9 am48°Fdew point 38°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm58°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm–dew point –
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 38°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fayetteville Drake Fld (4 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 56% 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°F13 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 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 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 4.0 in; a dry March brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 4.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.3 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 70°F
- Coolest March1996: average high 55°F
- Wettest March2008: 10.1 in
- Driest March2001: 0.6 in
- Highest reading89°F (March 26, 2020)
- Lowest reading0°F (March 4, 2002)
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 | 52°F | 61°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 36°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| 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: McKinney, TX242 mi · high 68°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Oklahoma City, OK193 mi · high 63°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Lee's Summit, MO197 mi · high 55°F · 7 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in March
- Normal high188th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in Arkansas
- Wet days285th driest of 378
- Comfortable days130th most of 339
What to pack for Fayetteville in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 61°F
- Layers – afternoons near 61°F but nights near 36°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
March has 520 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Fayetteville in March?
The normal high is 61°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 0°F (March 4, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Fayetteville in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 1.3 in.
Is March a good time to visit Fayetteville?
March ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (63 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fayetteville Drake Fld (USW00093993), 3.7 mi S of the city center, 1,251 ft (156 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Odell 2 N (USC00035354), 24 mi SW of the city center, 1,500 ft (93 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Drake Field Airport (723445-93993), 3.7 mi S of the city center, 1,237 ft (170 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.