Columbus, GA weather in March
In March, Columbus sees highs around 70°F and lows around 47°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 47°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 44°F | 50°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:07 am / 6:37 pm | 7:29 am / 7:58 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 am50°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon63°Fdew point 43°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm67°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Columbus Metro Airport (5 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 57% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 36%.
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 below2 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in March
Normal precipitation is 4.9 in; a dry March brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 6.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 77°F
- Coolest March1996: average high 64°F
- Wettest March2001: 13.3 in
- Driest March2004: 0.6 in
- Highest reading89°F (March 29, 2007)
- Lowest reading20°F (March 9, 1996)
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 | 63°F | 70°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 47°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 17 | 15 |
| 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: Sandy Springs, GA107 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
How Columbus ranks in March
- Normal high95th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days205th driest of 378
- Comfortable days41st most of 339
What to pack for Columbus in March
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 5; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 24. All frost dates for Columbus.
Heating and cooling
March has 222 heating degree days and 31 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Columbus in March?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 47°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest March reading was 89°F (most recently on March 29, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Columbus in March?
About 9 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.9 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (13.3 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.6 in).
Is March a good time to visit Columbus?
March ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Columbus (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, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Columbus Metro Airport (USW00093842), 4.6 mi NE of the city center, 392 ft (153 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Columbus Metro Airport (722255-93842), 4.6 mi NE of the city center, 394 ft (155 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snowfall and snow depth (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).