Lowell, MA weather in March
March in Lowell: chilly and snowy. Highs 45°F, lows 24°F, rain or snow on about 11 days and about 13.3 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 13.3 in
- snow on the ground 13 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 41°F | 51°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 36% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:20 am / 5:34 pm | 6:29 am / 7:09 pm |
| Daylight | 11.2 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 am30°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 21°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 21°F
- 3 pm43°Fdew point 21°F
- 6 pm41°Fdew point 21°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Manchester Airport (22 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 27% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 59%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more13 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry March brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 13.3 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 55°F
- Coolest March2015: average high 39°F
- Wettest March2010: 13.7 in
- Driest March2006: 0.5 in
- Highest reading89°F (March 29, 1998)
- Lowest reading-6°F (March 7, 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 | 45°F | 59°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 24°F | 35°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Paterson, NJ189 mi · high 51°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Stowe, VT144 mi · high 39°F · 12 wet days
How Lowell ranks in March
- Normal high316th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Massachusetts
- Wet days258th driest of 378
- Comfortable days269th most of 339
What to pack for Lowell in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 13 days
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 933 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Lowell in March?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -6°F (March 7, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Lowell in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (13.7 in); the driest was in 2006 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Lowell in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 13.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 13 days.
Is March a good time to visit Lowell?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lowell (42 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Lowell (USC00194313), 2.5 mi WNW of the city center, 110 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Reading (USC00196783), 12 mi SE of the city center, 110 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Manchester Airport (USW00014710), 22 mi NNW of the city center, 225 ft (108 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Boston Logan Intl Airport (USW00014739), 24 mi SE of the city center, 12 ft (105 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Gen E L Logan International Airport (725090-14739), 24 mi SE of the city center, 11 ft (106 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.