Saratoga Springs, NY weather in March
Saratoga Springs is chilly and snowy in March: highs average 45°F and nights drop to about 25°F. Expect about 11 wet days. Snowfall averages about 11.4 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 45°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 3.4 in total
- Snowfall
- 11.4 in
- snow on the ground 17 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 40°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:31 am / 5:43 pm | 6:38 am / 7:19 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 22°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon39°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm40°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm35°Fdew point 23°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Albany Airport (24 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 below24 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more17 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.4 in; a dry March brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 4.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 11.4 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 58°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 38°F
- Wettest March2008: 6.2 in
- Driest March2015: 1.3 in
- Highest reading88°F (March 31, 1998)
- Lowest reading-11°F (March 19, 1993)
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 | 35°F | 45°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 25°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +10°F from February and +15°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Paterson, NJ151 mi · high 51°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY83 mi · high 36°F · 13 wet days
How Saratoga Springs ranks in March
- Normal high318th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 10 in New York
- Wet days254th driest of 378
- Comfortable days299th most of 339
What to pack for Saratoga Springs in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 45°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 11 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 17 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 929 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Saratoga Springs in March?
The normal high is 45°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -11°F (March 19, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Saratoga Springs in March?
About 11 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.4 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (6.2 in); the driest was in 2015 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Saratoga Springs in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 11.4 in, and snow covers the ground on about 17 days.
Is March a good time to visit Saratoga Springs?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Saratoga Springs (41 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Saratoga Springs 4 Sw (USC00307484), 3.4 mi SSW of the city center, 326 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Albany Airport (USW00014735), 24 mi S of the city center, 312 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Albany International Airport (725180-14735), 23 mi S of the city center, 280 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).