Springfield, MO weather in March
Expect cool weather with frequent rain in Springfield in March, with highs near 59°F and lows near 36°F. Rain or snow falls on about 11 days. Snowfall averages about 2.0 in.
- Normal high
- 59°F
- Normal low
- 36°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 2.0 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 54°F | 64°F |
| Normal low | 32°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 35% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:44 am / 6:06 pm | 7:00 am / 7:34 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 (6 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°F10 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 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below12 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 3.5 in; a dry March brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 2.0 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 70°F
- Coolest March1998: average high 50°F
- Wettest March2008: 9.4 in
- Driest March2001: 0.8 in
- Highest reading86°F (March 22, 1995)
- Lowest reading-2°F (March 4, 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 | 50°F | 59°F | 68°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 36°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 10 | 16 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +9°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Fort Smith, AR140 mi · high 66°F · 10 wet days
- Drier: Lee's Summit, MO131 mi · high 55°F · 7 wet days
How Springfield ranks in March
- Normal high199th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Missouri
- Wet days264th driest of 378
- Comfortable days159th most of 339
What to pack for Springfield in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 36°F, highs near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
March has 546 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Springfield in March?
The normal high is 59°F and the normal low is 36°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -2°F (March 4, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Springfield in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.5 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (9.4 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.9 in).
Does it snow in Springfield in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 2.0 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is March a good time to visit Springfield?
March ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springfield (58 out of 100). It has about 10 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Springfield (USW00013995), 5.8 mi WNW of the city center, 1,278 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Springfield-Branson Regional Airport (724400-13995), 5.3 mi WNW of the city center, 1,262 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.