Incline Village, NV weather in March
In March, Incline Village sees highs around 45°F and lows around 24°F: chilly and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 10 days. Snowfall averages about 34.7 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 24°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 34.7 in
- snow on the ground 26 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 47°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 26°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 5:51 pm | 6:45 am / 7:22 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 (Pacific Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 am42°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon45°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 31°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Blue Canyon Airport (40 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
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 snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more26 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 5.0 in; a dry March brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 6.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 34.7 in, with about 7 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202015: average high 54°F
- Coolest March2006: average high 38°F
- Wettest March1995: 19.6 in
- Driest March2015: 0.4 in
- Highest reading70°F (March 31, 2015)
- Lowest reading4°F (March 12, 2006)
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 | 45°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 24°F | 28°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +4°F from February and +5°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Reno, NV21 mi · high 59°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: Reno, NV21 mi · high 59°F · 6 wet days
How Incline Village ranks in March
- Normal high326th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 3 in Nevada
- Wet days244th driest of 378
- Comfortable days328th most of 339
What to pack for Incline Village in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 24°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 10 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 26 days
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 950 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 Incline Village in March?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 24°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 4°F (most recently on March 12, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Incline Village in March?
About 10 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.0 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1995 (19.6 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Incline Village in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 34.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 26 days.
Is March a good time to visit Incline Village?
March ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Incline Village (40 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Tahoe City (USC00048758), 11 mi WSW of the city center, 6,230 ft (207 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Blue Canyon Airport (USW00023225), 40 mi W of the city center, 5,276 ft (1,161 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lake Tahoe Airport (725847-93230), 24 mi S of the city center, 6,257 ft (180 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).