Estes Park, CO weather in March
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Estes Park in March, with highs near 47°F and lows near 26°F. Rain or snow falls on about 9 days. Snowfall averages about 28.7 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 28.7 in
- snow on the ground 12 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 5:53 pm | 6:47 am / 7:25 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)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more12 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry March brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 1.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 28.7 in, with about 5 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 54°F
- Coolest March2019: average high 42°F
- Wettest March2003: 5.4 in
- Driest March2012: 0.08 in
- Highest reading74°F (March 21, 1997)
- Lowest reading-12°F (March 3, 2019)
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 | 40°F | 47°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 26°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +4°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Fort Collins, CO27 mi · high 56°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Greeley, CO43 mi · high 59°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO68 mi · high 37°F · 13 wet days
How Estes Park ranks in March
- Normal high303rd warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days182nd driest of 378
What to pack for Estes Park in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 12 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 891 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 Estes Park in March?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -12°F (March 3, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Estes Park in March?
About 9 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (5.4 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.08 in).
Does it snow in Estes Park in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 28.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 12 days.
Is March a good time to visit Estes Park?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Estes Park (46 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall and snow depth: Buckhorn Mtn 1 E (USC00051060), 20 mi NE of the city center, 7,400 ft (129 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain and frost dates: Estes Park 3 Sse (USC00052761), 2.0 mi S of the city center, 7,812 ft (283 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).