Carmel, IN weather in March
In March, Carmel sees highs around 50°F and lows around 32°F: chilly, with some rain and some snow. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 3.2 in.
- Normal high
- 50°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.2 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 37°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 32% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:17 am / 6:35 pm | 7:29 am / 8:07 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am36°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 am39°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 32°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Indianapolis (21 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below18 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 3.2 in; a dry March brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.2 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 66°F
- Coolest March2013: average high 42°F
- Wettest March2007: 6.0 in
- Driest March2001: 0.6 in
- Highest reading84°F (March 21, 2012)
- Lowest reading-3°F (March 6, 2015)
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 | 39°F | 50°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 32°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 6 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +11°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Louisville, KY128 mi · high 58°F · 12 wet days
- Cooler: Lansing, MI207 mi · high 44°F · 11 wet days
How Carmel ranks in March
- Normal high271st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days207th driest of 378
- Comfortable days208th most of 339
What to pack for Carmel in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 50°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.2 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 18 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 750 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Carmel in March?
The normal high is 50°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -3°F (March 6, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Carmel in March?
About 9 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (6.0 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Carmel in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 3.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is March a good time to visit Carmel?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Carmel (51 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snow depth: Whitestown (USC00129557), 13 mi W of the city center, 941 ft (88 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and humidity and wind by hour: Indianapolis (USW00093819), 21 mi SSW of the city center, 790 ft (63 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Carmel 3 E (USC00121303), 3.4 mi ESE of the city center, 752 ft (101 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Indianapolis International Airport (724380-93819), 20 mi SSW of the city center, 792 ft (61 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).