Topeka, KS weather in March
March in Topeka: cool, with some rain. Highs 57°F, lows 34°F, about 8 wet days and about 1.7 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 34°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 51°F | 63°F |
| Normal low | 29°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:55 am / 6:14 pm | 7:08 am / 7:45 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 am37°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am43°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm55°Fdew point 32°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm45°Fdew point 33°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Topeka Muni Airport (3 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 36%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F9 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 below14 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry March brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.7 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 71°F
- Coolest March1998: average high 46°F
- Wettest March1992: 5.3 in
- Driest March1994: 0.2 in
- Highest reading89°F (March 19, 2017)
- Lowest reading-6°F (March 12, 1998)
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 | 46°F | 57°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 34°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 9 | 14 |
| 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: Tulsa, OK201 mi · high 63°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Omaha, NE153 mi · high 52°F · 8 wet days
How Topeka ranks in March
- Normal high205th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days162nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days174th most of 339
What to pack for Topeka in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 34°F, highs near 57°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
March has 606 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Topeka in March?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 34°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -6°F (March 12, 1998).
Does it rain a lot in Topeka in March?
About 8 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (5.3 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.2 in).
Does it snow in Topeka in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is March a good time to visit Topeka?
March ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Topeka (57 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Topeka Muni Airport (USW00013996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 876 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Philip Billard Municipal Airport (724560-13996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 880 ft (68 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.