Augusta, GA weather in March
Expect mild weather with some rain in Augusta in March, with highs near 71°F and lows near 44°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 44°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 41°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 6:24 pm | 7:17 am / 7:47 pm |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 12.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am47°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon64°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm65°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta Bush Fld Airport (6 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 33%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F17 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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in March
Normal precipitation is 4.1 in; a dry March brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Snow is very rare.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 77°F
- Coolest March1996: average high 64°F
- Wettest March1991: 8.5 in
- Driest March1995: 1.0 in
- Highest reading91°F (March 21, 2017)
- Lowest reading16°F (March 1, 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 | 64°F | 71°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 38°F | 44°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 11 | 17 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 12.0 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +8°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Cooler: North Charleston, SC126 mi · high 66°F · 8 wet days
How Augusta ranks in March
- Normal high89th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days169th driest of 378
- Comfortable days44th most of 339
What to pack for Augusta in March
- Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 44°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 23; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 9. All frost dates for Augusta.
Heating and cooling
March has 257 heating degree days and 26 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Augusta in March?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 44°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest March reading was 91°F (most recently on March 21, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Augusta in March?
About 9 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.1 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (8.5 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.0 in).
Is March a good time to visit Augusta?
March ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Augusta (69 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Augusta Bush Fld Airport (USW00003820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 132 ft (212 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta Regional At Bush Field Airport (722180-03820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 134 ft (210 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.