Ann Arbor, MI weather in March
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Ann Arbor in March, with highs near 46°F and lows near 25°F. Rain or snow falls on about 14 days. Snowfall averages about 8.3 in.
- Normal high
- 46°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 2.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.3 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 49% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:10 am / 6:24 pm | 7:18 am / 7:59 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 am31°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 am35°Fdew point 26°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 27°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 27°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 pm36°Fdew point 27°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Detroit Willow Run Airport (10 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 44% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
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 snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below22 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more7 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 1.9 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 8.3 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 61°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 39°F
- Wettest March1998: 5.1 in
- Driest March2013: 1.0 in
- Highest reading85°F (March 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading-8°F (March 3, 2003)
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 | 35°F | 46°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 25°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +11°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Indianapolis, IN214 mi · high 52°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Dearborn, MI28 mi · high 45°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Traverse City, MI197 mi · high 41°F · 10 wet days
How Ann Arbor ranks in March
- Normal high308th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Michigan
- Wet days352nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days260th most of 339
What to pack for Ann Arbor in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 8.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 22 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 909 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Ann Arbor in March?
The normal high is 46°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -8°F (March 3, 2003).
Does it rain a lot in Ann Arbor in March?
About 14 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 1998 (5.1 in); the driest was in 2013 (1.0 in).
Does it snow in Ann Arbor in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 8.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is March a good time to visit Ann Arbor?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Ann Arbor (44 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ann Arbor U Of Mich (USC00200230), 3.7 mi ENE of the city center, 813 ft (68 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Detroit Willow Run Airport (USW00014853), 10 mi ESE of the city center, 777 ft (104 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Toledo Express Airport (USW00094830), 47 mi S of the city center, 669 ft (212 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Willow Run Airport (725376-14853), 11 mi ESE of the city center, 708 ft (173 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.