Steamboat Springs, CO weather in March
Expect chilly, snowy weather in Steamboat Springs in March, with highs near 45°F and lows near 18°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 19.5 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 19.5 in
- snow on the ground 27 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 39°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 12°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 5:58 pm | 6:52 am / 7:30 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 am23°Fdew point 18°F
- 9 am32°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 22°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 22°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 22°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Craig Moffat Co Airport (36 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below31 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more27 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 1.0 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 19.5 in, with about 6 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202017: average high 52°F
- Coolest March2008: average high 38°F
- Wettest March2019: 3.5 in
- Driest March2012: 0.2 in
- Highest reading70°F (March 19, 2017)
- Lowest reading-21°F (March 4, 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 | 34°F | 45°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 18°F | 27°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +11°F from February and +9°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Boulder, CO88 mi · high 57°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Fort Collins, CO92 mi · high 56°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO81 mi · high 37°F · 13 wet days
How Steamboat Springs ranks in March
- Normal high324th warmest of 378 cities; 13th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days256th driest of 378
- Comfortable days314th most of 339
What to pack for Steamboat Springs in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 45°F
- Layers – afternoons near 45°F but nights near 18°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 27 days
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1048 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 Steamboat Springs in March?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -21°F (most recently on March 4, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Steamboat Springs in March?
About 11 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 2019 (3.5 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Steamboat Springs in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 19.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 27 days.
Is March a good time to visit Steamboat Springs?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Steamboat Springs (42 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Steamboat Springs (USC00057936), 0.5 mi ENE of the city center, 6,866 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Craig Moffat Co Airport (USW00024046), 36 mi W of the city center, 6,186 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Eagle Co Regional Airport (724675-23063), 58 mi S of the city center, 6,497 ft (234 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).