Lincoln, NE weather in March
Expect chilly weather with some rain and some snow in Lincoln in March, with highs near 54°F and lows near 29°F. Rain or snow falls on about 8 days. Snowfall averages about 3.4 in.
- Normal high
- 54°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.4 in
- snow on the ground 3 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 46°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 23% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:00 am / 6:17 pm | 7:11 am / 7:50 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 am32°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am38°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon46°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm50°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lincoln Muni Airport (6 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% 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°F7 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 snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more3 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 1.6 in; a dry March brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 3.4 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 40°F
- Wettest March2006: 3.0 in
- Driest March1994: 0.06 in
- Highest reading91°F (March 31, 2012)
- Lowest reading-15°F (March 12, 1998)
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 | 41°F | 54°F | 65°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 29°F | 39°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +13°F from February and +11°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Wichita, KS218 mi · high 59°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Sioux Falls, SD190 mi · high 45°F · 8 wet days
How Lincoln ranks in March
- Normal high242nd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 2 in Nebraska
- Wet days148th driest of 378
- Comfortable days204th most of 339
What to pack for Lincoln in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 54°F
- Layers – afternoons near 54°F but nights near 29°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.4 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 741 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 Lincoln in March?
The normal high is 54°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -15°F (March 12, 1998).
Does it rain a lot in Lincoln in March?
About 8 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (3.0 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.06 in).
Does it snow in Lincoln in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 3.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 3 days.
Is March a good time to visit Lincoln?
March ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lincoln (54 out of 100). It has about 7 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: Lincoln Muni Airport (USW00014939), 5.5 mi NW of the city center, 1,190 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lincoln Municipal Airport (725510-14939), 6.1 mi WNW of the city center, 1,170 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.