Macon, GA weather in March
In March, Macon sees highs around 71°F and lows around 45°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 45°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.3 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 | 42°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 6:31 pm | 7:23 am / 7:53 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 am48°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 am54°Fdew point 45°F
- Noon64°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm68°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm66°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm57°Fdew point 44°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 35%.
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 below4 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry March brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 6.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 77°F
- Coolest March1996: average high 63°F
- Wettest March1993: 10.3 in
- Driest March2004: 0.4 in
- Highest reading90°F (March 25, 2007)
- Lowest reading19°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 | 71°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 45°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 17 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 12.0 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Gainesville, FL233 mi · high 76°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Sandy Springs, GA86 mi · high 64°F · 11 wet days
How Macon ranks in March
- Normal high94th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days206th driest of 378
- Comfortable days38th most of 339
What to pack for Macon in March
- Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 21; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 7. All frost dates for Macon.
Heating and cooling
March has 249 heating degree days and 24 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Macon in March?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 45°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest March reading was 90°F (March 25, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Macon in March?
About 9 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1993 (10.3 in); the driest was in 2004 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Macon in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.2 in.
Is March a good time to visit Macon?
March ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Macon (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: Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Airport (USW00003813), 11 mi S of the city center, 343 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Juliette (USC00094728), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 450 ft (80 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Middle Georgia Regional Airport (722170-03813), 11 mi S of the city center, 343 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.