Fort Wayne, IN weather in March
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Fort Wayne in March, with highs near 48°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 4.6 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.6 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 40% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 6:30 pm | 7:25 am / 8:04 pm |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 12.7 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 am33°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 30°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 31°F
- 6 pm44°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 30°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Wayne Intl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 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 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.6 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 64°F
- Coolest March2013: average high 40°F
- Wettest March2009: 5.7 in
- Driest March2001: 0.5 in
- Highest reading87°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 | 37°F | 48°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 29°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +11°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH144 mi · high 55°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI145 mi · high 45°F · 8 wet days
How Fort Wayne ranks in March
- Normal high290th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Indiana
- Wet days320th driest of 378
- Comfortable days245th most of 339
What to pack for Fort Wayne in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 819 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 Fort Wayne in March?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -3°F (most recently on March 6, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Wayne in March?
About 12 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 2009 (5.7 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Fort Wayne in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 4.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is March a good time to visit Fort Wayne?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Wayne (46 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Ft Wayne Intl Airport (USW00014827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 791 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fort Wayne International Airport (725330-14827), 12 mi SSW of the city center, 797 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).