Kansas City, MO weather in March
In March, Kansas City sees highs around 57°F and lows around 36°F: cool, with some rain. Expect about 7 wet days. Snowfall averages about 1.7 in.
- Normal high
- 57°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.7 in
- snow on the ground 2 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 50°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:50 am / 6:10 pm | 7:04 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 (2 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°F9 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 snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below11 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more2 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.1 in; a dry March brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 2.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half 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, 1991-20202012: average high 71°F
- Coolest March1998: average high 47°F
- Wettest March2004: 4.4 in
- Driest March2015: 0.4 in
- Highest reading88°F (March 19, 2017)
- Lowest reading-3°F (March 3, 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 | 45°F | 57°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 36°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 7 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 9 | 15 |
| 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, MO185 mi · high 62°F · 9 wet days
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA180 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
How Kansas City ranks in March
- Normal high214th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days97th driest of 378
- Comfortable days175th most of 339
What to pack for Kansas City in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 57°F
Heating and cooling
March has 583 heating degree days and 6 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Kansas City in March?
The normal high is 57°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -3°F (March 3, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Kansas City in March?
About 7 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (4.4 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Kansas City in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 1.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 2 days.
Is March a good time to visit Kansas City?
March ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Kansas City (58 out of 100). It has about 9 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Kansas City Downtown Airport (USW00013988), 1.8 mi NW of the city center, 742 ft (156 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Kansas City Intl Airport (USW00003947), 16 mi NNW of the city center, 1,005 ft (107 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: C.r. Wheeler Downtown Arpt (724463-13988), 2.0 mi NNW of the city center, 742 ft (156 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.