Syracuse, NY weather in March
March in Syracuse: chilly and snowy. Highs 42°F, lows 25°F, rain or snow on about 16 days and about 19.8 in of snow. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 42°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 16
- 3.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 19.8 in
- snow on the ground 15 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 49°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 30°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 55% | 49% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:40 am / 5:53 pm | 6:48 am / 7:29 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 24°F
- Noon38°Fdew point 24°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 24°F
- 6 pm37°Fdew point 24°F
- 9 pm34°Fdew point 24°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (5 mi away); average wind 10 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 snow16 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below24 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more15 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.0 in; a dry March brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 19.8 in, with about 5 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 35°F
- Wettest March2001: 5.4 in
- Driest March1995: 1.3 in
- Highest reading85°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 | 34°F | 42°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 18°F | 25°F | 36°F |
| Wet days | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Allentown, PA172 mi · high 51°F · 11 wet days
- Drier: Saratoga Springs, NY119 mi · high 45°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY138 mi · high 36°F · 13 wet days
How Syracuse ranks in March
- Normal high344th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 10 in New York
- Wet days362nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days297th most of 339
What to pack for Syracuse in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 42°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 16 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 15 days
- A hat and gloves – about 24 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 967 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 Syracuse in March?
The normal high is 42°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 Syracuse in March?
About 16 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.0 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (5.4 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Syracuse in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 19.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 15 days.
Is March a good time to visit Syracuse?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Syracuse (39 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport (USW00014771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 413 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (725190-14771), 4.9 mi NNE of the city center, 410 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).