Mammoth Lakes, CA weather in March
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Mammoth Lakes in March, with highs near 46°F and lows near 22°F. Rain or snow falls on about 7 days. Snowfall averages about 11.6 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.6 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 24°F |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 5:49 pm | 6:42 am / 7:17 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 (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 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 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.3 in. About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202015: average high 55°F
- Coolest March2006: average high 35°F
- Highest reading68°F (March 28, 2015)
- Lowest reading-8°F (March 5, 2018)
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 | 41°F | 46°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 22°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +5°F from February and +5°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Yosemite Valley, CA34 mi · high 57°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Furnace Creek, CA142 mi · high 83°F · 2 wet days
How Mammoth Lakes ranks in March
- Normal high314th warmest of 378 cities; 60th of 60 in California
- Wet days107th driest of 378
What to pack for Mammoth Lakes in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 46°F
- Waterproof boots – about 11.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 966 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 Mammoth Lakes in March?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -8°F (March 5, 2018).
Does it rain a lot in Mammoth Lakes in March?
About 7 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.3 in.
Does it snow in Mammoth Lakes in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 11.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is March a good time to visit Mammoth Lakes?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Mammoth Lakes (43 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are June, August and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Mammoth Lakes RS (USC00045280), 0.6 mi E of the city center, 7,804 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Lee Vining (USC00044881), 23 mi NNW of the city center, 6,797 ft (1,076 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).