Branson, MO weather in March
In March, Branson sees highs around 62°F and lows around 35°F: cool, with some rain. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.0 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 62°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.0 in
- normal snowfall
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 57°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 6:06 pm | 7:00 am / 7:33 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 am40°Fdew point 33°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 35°F
- Noon52°Fdew point 35°F
- 3 pm56°Fdew point 35°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 35°F
- 9 pm46°Fdew point 35°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Springfield (42 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 54% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 41%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below14 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry March brings about 2.6 in and a wet one about 5.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.0 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 70°F
- Coolest March2013: average high 53°F
- Wettest March2008: 11.5 in
- Driest March2001: 0.8 in
- Highest reading90°F (March 27, 2020)
- Lowest reading4°F (March 5, 2002)
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 | 53°F | 62°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 35°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +10°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Cooler: Columbia, MO167 mi · high 56°F · 11 wet days
How Branson ranks in March
- Normal high183rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days185th driest of 378
- Comfortable days149th most of 339
What to pack for Branson in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 62°F
- Layers – afternoons near 62°F but nights near 35°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
March has 519 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Branson in March?
The normal high is 62°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 4°F (most recently on March 5, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Branson in March?
About 9 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (11.5 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.8 in).
Does it snow in Branson in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 1.0 in.
Is March a good time to visit Branson?
March ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Branson (60 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Ozark Beach (USC00236460), 6.5 mi ENE of the city center, 834 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield (USW00013995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,278 ft (500 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 42 mi NNW of the city center, 1,262 ft (484 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.