Springfield, IL weather in March
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Springfield in March, with highs near 53°F and lows near 33°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 3.1 in.
- Normal high
- 53°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.1 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 47°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:31 am / 5:50 pm | 6:44 am / 7:21 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 (Central Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm47°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 pm42°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield Capital Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 42%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 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 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.8 in; a dry March brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.1 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 69°F
- Coolest March2013: average high 44°F
- Wettest March2016: 5.6 in
- Driest March1999: 1.0 in
- Highest reading83°F (March 15, 2012)
- Lowest reading-4°F (March 4, 2019)
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 | 41°F | 53°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 33°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 6 | 13 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +12°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Louisville, KY242 mi · high 58°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Joliet, IL144 mi · high 47°F · 10 wet days
How Springfield ranks in March
- Normal high244th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Illinois
- Wet days252nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days213th most of 339
What to pack for Springfield in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 53°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.1 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 681 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Springfield in March?
The normal high is 53°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -4°F (March 4, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (5.6 in); the driest was in 1999 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 3.1 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is March a good time to visit Springfield?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (51 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield Capital Airport (USW00093822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 594 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (724390-93822), 3.7 mi NW of the city center, 590 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.