Niagara Falls, NY weather in March
In March, Niagara Falls sees highs around 42°F and lows around 26°F: chilly and snowy. Rain or snow falls on about 13 days. Snowfall averages about 11.6 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 13
- 2.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.6 in
- snow on the ground 11 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 48°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 31°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 48% | 43% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 6:04 pm | 6:59 am / 7:40 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am33°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 26°F
- 3 pm39°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm33°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Niagara Falls Intl Airport (6 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 snow13 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below23 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more11 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.4 in; a dry March brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 57°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 36°F
- Wettest March1991: 5.0 in
- Driest March2013: 0.4 in
- Highest reading82°F (March 21, 2012)
- Lowest reading-4°F (March 8, 1999)
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 | 33°F | 42°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 26°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Cleveland, OH174 mi · high 47°F · 15 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI204 mi · high 45°F · 8 wet days
How Niagara Falls ranks in March
- Normal high348th warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 10 in New York
- Wet days346th driest of 378
- Comfortable days292nd most of 339
What to pack for Niagara Falls in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 13 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 11 days
- A hat and gloves – about 23 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 958 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Niagara Falls in March?
The normal high is 42°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -4°F (March 8, 1999).
Does it rain a lot in Niagara Falls in March?
About 13 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (5.0 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Niagara Falls in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 11.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 11 days.
Is March a good time to visit Niagara Falls?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Niagara Falls (39 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature: Buffalo (USW00014733), 19 mi ESE of the city center, 693 ft (78 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Niagara Falls (USC00305840), 4.3 mi E of the city center, 588 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (USW00004724), 5.7 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Niagara Falls Intl Airport (725287-04724), 6.1 mi E of the city center, 585 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).