Centennial, CO weather in March
In March, Centennial sees highs around 54°F and lows around 27°F: chilly, with some rain and some snow. Expect about 7 wet days. Snowfall averages about 9.6 in.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 27°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 1.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.6 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 58°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 5:51 pm | 6:45 am / 7:22 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).
A typical March day
- 6 am32°Fdew point 19°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 20°F
- Noon49°Fdew point 18°F
- 3 pm52°Fdew point 18°F
- 6 pm46°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 pm39°Fdew point 21°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Denver Centennial Airport (2 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 31% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 53%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 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 1.0 in; a dry March brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 1.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 9.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 63°F
- Coolest March2019: average high 48°F
- Wettest March2016: 2.6 in
- Driest March2012: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading80°F (March 31, 2012)
- Lowest reading-9°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 | 46°F | 54°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 27°F | 34°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 7 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 8 | 12 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +6°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Pueblo, CO93 mi · high 61°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO62 mi · high 37°F · 13 wet days
How Centennial ranks in March
- Normal high238th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days89th driest of 378
- Comfortable days186th most of 339
What to pack for Centennial in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 27°F, highs near 54°F
- Layers – afternoons near 54°F but nights near 27°F
- Waterproof boots – about 9.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 750 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 Centennial in March?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 27°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -9°F (March 2, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Centennial in March?
About 7 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (2.6 in); the driest was in 2012, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Centennial in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 9.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is March a good time to visit Centennial?
March ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Centennial (58 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Denver Centennial Airport (USW00093067), 1.6 mi ESE of the city center, 5,883 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Kassler (USC00054452), 13 mi WSW of the city center, 5,587 ft (254 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 12 mi NE of the city center, 5,663 ft (178 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buckley Air Force Base (724695-23036), 12 mi NE of the city center, 5,663 ft (178 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.