West Yellowstone, MT weather in March
West Yellowstone is cold and snowy in March: highs average 38°F and nights drop to about 14°F. Expect about 14 wet days. Snowfall averages about 20.6 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 38°F
- Normal low
- 14°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 20.6 in
- snow on the ground 30 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 33°F | 43°F |
| Normal low | 8°F | 19°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 46% | 44% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 6:11 pm | 7:06 am / 7:50 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 (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 in14 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below31 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more30 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry March brings about 1.8 in and a wet one about 4.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 20.6 in, with about 6 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202007: average high 45°F
- Coolest March2002: average high 33°F
- Wettest March2012: 6.8 in
- Driest March2015: 0.1 in
- Highest reading60°F (March 31, 2004)
- Lowest reading-34°F (March 2, 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 | 28°F | 38°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 5°F | 14°F | 23°F |
| Wet days | 13 | 14 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 10.4 h | 11.9 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +10°F from February and +9°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Billings, MT148 mi · high 51°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Jackson, WY83 mi · high 40°F · 9 wet days
How West Yellowstone ranks in March
- Normal high367th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Montana
- Wet days349th driest of 378
- Comfortable days339th most of 339
What to pack for West Yellowstone in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 14°F, highs near 38°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 30 days
- A hat and gloves – about 31 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1206 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is West Yellowstone in March?
The normal high is 38°F and the normal low is 14°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -34°F (March 2, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in West Yellowstone in March?
About 14 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (6.8 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in West Yellowstone in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 20.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 30 days.
Is March a good time to visit West Yellowstone?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for West Yellowstone (29 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June, July and August.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Hebgen Dam (USC00244038), 18 mi NW of the city center, 6,489 ft (178 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Whiskey Creek (USS0011E30S), 4.2 mi SSW of the city center, 6,800 ft (133 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Yellowstone (726664-94173), 35 mi ESE of the city center, 7,782 ft (1,115 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).