Independence, MO weather in March
Independence is cool in March, with some rain: highs average 55°F and nights drop to about 33°F. There are about 10 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.7 in.
- Normal high
- 55°F
- Normal low
- 33°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.9 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 | 48°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 38°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:50 am / 6:09 pm | 7:03 am / 7:40 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 am40°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 am44°Fdew point 32°F
- Noon51°Fdew point 33°F
- 3 pm55°Fdew point 33°F
- 6 pm52°Fdew point 32°F
- 9 pm47°Fdew point 32°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Kansas City Downtown Airport (10 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 60% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F8 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 snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below16 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 2.9 in; a dry March brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 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, 1991-20202007: average high 64°F
- Coolest March1998: average high 45°F
- Wettest March2004: 7.4 in
- Driest March1994: 0.5 in
- Highest reading86°F (March 20, 2017)
- Lowest reading-5°F (March 4, 2014)
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 | 43°F | 55°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 33°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 10 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 8 | 14 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +12°F from February and +10°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Branson, MO181 mi · high 62°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA179 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
How Independence ranks in March
- Normal high235th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days215th driest of 378
- Comfortable days190th most of 339
What to pack for Independence in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 33°F, highs near 55°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- A hat and gloves – about 16 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 667 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Independence in March?
The normal high is 55°F and the normal low is 33°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -5°F (most recently on March 4, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Independence in March?
About 10 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (7.4 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Independence 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 Independence?
March ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Independence (55 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Independence (USC00234154), 2.4 mi SE of the city center, 985 ft (50 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 9.9 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 9.6 mi WNW of the city center, 742 ft (293 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.