Bowling Green, KY weather in March
In March, Bowling Green sees highs around 60°F and lows around 38°F: cool, with frequent rain. Expect about 12 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.4 in.
- Normal high
- 60°F
- Normal low
- 38°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 4.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.4 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 55°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 35°F | 42°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:16 am / 5:39 pm | 6:32 am / 7:06 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 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 am41°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 am49°Fdew point 37°F
- Noon55°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm57°Fdew point 37°F
- 6 pm53°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 37°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (2 mi away); average wind 8 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F10 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 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below10 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 4.5 in; a dry March brings about 3.1 in and a wet one about 5.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.4 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 73°F
- Coolest March2013: average high 52°F
- Wettest March1994: 8.6 in
- Driest March2007: 1.4 in
- Highest reading85°F (March 15, 2016)
- Lowest reading1°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 | 51°F | 60°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 38°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 10 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +11°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Huntsville, AL156 mi · high 66°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Cincinnati, OH180 mi · high 55°F · 12 wet days
How Bowling Green ranks in March
- Normal high190th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days327th driest of 378
- Comfortable days157th most of 339
What to pack for Bowling Green in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 38°F, highs near 60°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
Heating and cooling
March has 497 heating degree days and 7 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Bowling Green in March?
The normal high is 60°F and the normal low is 38°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 1°F (March 6, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Bowling Green in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (8.6 in); the driest was in 2007 (1.4 in).
Does it snow in Bowling Green in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 1.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is March a good time to visit Bowling Green?
March ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bowling Green (59 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (USW00093808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bow Grn-Warren Co. Rgnl Airport (746716-93808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).