Akron, OH weather in March
In March, Akron sees highs around 48°F and lows around 29°F: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. There are about 14 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 7.6 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 29°F
- Wet days
- 14
- 3.2 in total
- Snowfall
- 7.6 in
- snow on the ground 6 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 43°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 25°F | 34°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 48% | 47% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:00 am / 6:16 pm | 7:10 am / 7:49 pm |
| Daylight | 11.3 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 am33°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon42°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm42°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (12 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 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 snow14 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below20 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more6 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.2 in; a dry March brings about 2.6 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 7.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 62°F
- Coolest March2008: average high 41°F
- Wettest March2008: 5.8 in
- Driest March1995: 1.7 in
- Highest reading83°F (March 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading0°F (March 6, 2015)
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 | 39°F | 48°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 29°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 4 | 11 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Charleston, WV189 mi · high 57°F · 15 wet days
- Drier: Detroit, MI117 mi · high 45°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY184 mi · high 42°F · 15 wet days
How Akron ranks in March
- Normal high283rd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days351st driest of 378
- Comfortable days235th most of 339
What to pack for Akron in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 29°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 14 days
- Waterproof boots – about 7.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 810 heating degree days and 1 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Akron in March?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 29°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 0°F (March 6, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Akron in March?
About 14 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.2 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (5.8 in); the driest was in 1995 (1.7 in).
Does it snow in Akron in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 7.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 6 days.
Is March a good time to visit Akron?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Akron (44 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Akron Canton Rgnl Airport (USW00014895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,208 ft (248 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Akron Fulton Intl Airport (USW00014813), 4.2 mi SE of the city center, 1,044 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Akron-Canton Regional Airport (725210-14895), 12 mi SSE of the city center, 1,210 ft (250 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).