Sandy Springs, GA weather in March
In March, Sandy Springs sees highs around 64°F and lows around 42°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days.
- Normal high
- 64°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 45°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:06 am / 6:33 pm | 7:26 am / 7:57 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 am46°Fdew point 40°F
- 9 am50°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon59°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm64°Fdew point 40°F
- 6 pm62°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (13 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°Fnot available
- 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 in7 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 4.7 in; a dry March brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 6.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 74°F
- Coolest March2013: average high 58°F
- Wettest March2005: 8.3 in
- Driest March2004: 1.6 in
- Highest reading90°F (March 25, 2007)
- Lowest reading20°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 | 56°F | 64°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 42°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | – | – | – |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 12.0 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +9°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Macon, GA86 mi · high 71°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Savannah, GA229 mi · high 71°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN133 mi · high 59°F · 15 wet days
How Sandy Springs ranks in March
- Normal high164th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days273rd driest of 378
What to pack for Sandy Springs in March
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 25; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 12. All frost dates for Sandy Springs.
Heating and cooling
March has 370 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Sandy Springs in March?
The normal high is 64°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 20°F (March 1, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Sandy Springs in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.7 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (8.4 in); the driest was in 2004 (1.6 in).
Does it snow in Sandy Springs in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.1 in.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Atlanta Peachtree Airport (USW00053863), 5.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,002 ft (90 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall: Atlanta 9NW (USC00090444), 9.6 mi SW of the city center, 907 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport (USW00013874), 21 mi S of the city center, 1,010 ft (82 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Atlanta Fulton Co Airport (USW00003888), 13 mi SW of the city center, 840 ft (252 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dobbins Air Reserve Base Airport (722270-13864), 8.0 mi W of the city center, 1,068 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).