Breckenridge, CO weather in March
In March, Breckenridge sees highs around 37°F and lows around 12°F: cold and snowy. Expect about 13 wet days. Snowfall averages about 27.6 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 37°F
- Normal low
- 12°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 27.6 in
- snow on the ground 31 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 40°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 16°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 41% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 5:56 pm | 6:49 am / 7:26 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 (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 snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below31 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more31 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.0 in; a dry March brings about 1.5 in and a wet one about 2.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 27.6 in, with about 9 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202004: average high 46°F
- Coolest March2019: average high 35°F
- Wettest March2019: 5.6 in
- Driest March2012: 0.6 in
- Highest reading59°F (March 31, 2012)
- Lowest reading-30°F (March 2, 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 | 31°F | 37°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 6°F | 12°F | 19°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +6°F from February and +6°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Aspen, CO46 mi · high 43°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Lakewood, CO53 mi · high 53°F · 7 wet days
How Breckenridge ranks in March
- Normal high370th warmest of 378 cities; 17th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days339th driest of 378
What to pack for Breckenridge in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 12°F, highs near 37°F
- Layers – afternoons near 37°F but nights near 12°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 31 days
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1252 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Breckenridge in March?
The normal high is 37°F and the normal low is 12°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -30°F (March 2, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Breckenridge in March?
About 13 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (5.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Breckenridge in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 27.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 31 days.
Is March a good time to visit Breckenridge?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Breckenridge (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is July.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Leadville Lake Co Airport (USW00093009), 23 mi SW of the city center, 9,932 ft (198 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Breckenridge (USC00050909), 0.4 mi NW of the city center, 9,598 ft (136 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Cabin Creek (USC00051186), 21 mi NE of the city center, 10,020 ft (286 ft higher 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).