Olathe, KS weather in March
In March, Olathe sees highs around 55°F and lows around 35°F: cool, with some rain. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 1.5 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.5 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 49°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 30°F | 40°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:51 am / 6:11 pm | 7:05 am / 7:41 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 am40°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm55°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (20 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 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 2.5 in; a dry March brings about 1.2 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 1.5 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 March1998: average high 46°F
- Wettest March2009: 5.4 in
- Driest March1997: 0.5 in
- Highest reading85°F (March 19, 2017)
- Lowest reading-3°F (March 3, 2014)
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 | 44°F | 55°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 35°F | 45°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 8 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 8 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +11°F from February and +10°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Branson, MO178 mi · high 62°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA198 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
How Olathe ranks in March
- Normal high227th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days125th driest of 378
- Comfortable days183rd most of 339
What to pack for Olathe in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 55°F
Heating and cooling
March has 620 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Olathe in March?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -3°F (most recently on March 3, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Olathe in March?
About 8 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (5.4 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Olathe in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 1.5 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is March a good time to visit Olathe?
March ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Olathe (56 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Olathe Johnson Co Exec Airport (USW00003967), 4.8 mi ESE of the city center, 1,070 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Bonner Springs (USC00140957), 13 mi NNW of the city center, 850 ft (185 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 20 mi NE of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: New Century Aircenter Arpt (724475-93909), 5.6 mi SW of the city center, 1,055 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.