Aspen, CO weather in March
In March, Aspen sees highs around 43°F and lows around 20°F: chilly and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 26.9 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 20°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 26.9 in
- snow on the ground 30 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 46°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:39 am / 5:59 pm | 6:53 am / 7:29 pm |
| Daylight | 11.3 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 (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 below30 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more30 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry March brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 26.9 in, with about 7 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20201999: average high 52°F
- Coolest March2019: average high 39°F
- Wettest March2019: 6.0 in
- Driest March2012: 0.6 in
- Highest reading67°F (March 21, 2004)
- Lowest reading-14°F (March 3, 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 | 35°F | 43°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 20°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Lakewood, CO99 mi · high 53°F · 7 wet days
- Drier: Lakewood, CO99 mi · high 53°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO46 mi · high 37°F · 13 wet days
How Aspen ranks in March
- Normal high341st warmest of 378 cities; 15th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days299th driest of 378
- Comfortable days325th most of 339
What to pack for Aspen in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 20°F, highs near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 30 days
- A hat and gloves – about 30 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1046 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 Aspen in March?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 20°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -14°F (March 3, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Aspen in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (6.0 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Aspen in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 26.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 30 days.
Is March a good time to visit Aspen?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Aspen (41 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Aspen 1SW (USC00050372), 1.2 mi WSW of the city center, 8,175 ft (285 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Aspen Pitkin Co Airport (USW00093073), 3.5 mi NW of the city center, 7,720 ft (170 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 32 mi N of the city center, 6,497 ft (1,393 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).