Cleveland, OH weather in March
Cleveland is chilly and snowy in March: highs average 47°F and nights drop to about 31°F. Expect about 15 wet days. Snowfall averages about 10.8 in. Expect snow on the ground at times.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 31°F
- Wet days
- 15
- 3.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 10.8 in
- snow on the ground 7 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 27°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 50% | 48% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 6:16 pm | 7:11 am / 7:50 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 am35°Fdew point 27°F
- 9 am37°Fdew point 28°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 29°F
- 3 pm40°Fdew point 29°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Cleveland Burke Airport (1 mi away); average wind 12 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph0 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 snow15 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 more7 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry March brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 3.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 10.8 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 61°F
- Coolest March1996: average high 40°F
- Wettest March2008: 5.5 in
- Driest March1994: 1.3 in
- Highest reading83°F (March 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading0°F (March 4, 2014)
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 | 47°F | 60°F |
| Normal low | 24°F | 31°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 15 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +13°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Morgantown, WV158 mi · high 53°F · 14 wet days
- Drier: Detroit, MI90 mi · high 45°F · 11 wet days
- Cooler: Buffalo, NY173 mi · high 42°F · 15 wet days
How Cleveland ranks in March
- Normal high299th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days356th driest of 378
- Comfortable days241st most of 339
What to pack for Cleveland in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 31°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 15 days
- Waterproof boots – about 10.8 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 20 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 811 heating degree days and 2 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Cleveland in March?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 31°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 0°F (March 4, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Cleveland in March?
About 15 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (5.5 in); the driest was in 1994 (1.3 in).
Does it snow in Cleveland in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 10.8 in, and snow covers the ground on about 7 days.
Is March a good time to visit Cleveland?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Cleveland (42 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cleveland (USW00014820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 763 ft (109 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Cleveland Burke Airport (USW00004853), 1.4 mi NNE of the city center, 584 ft (70 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (725240-14820), 10 mi SW of the city center, 777 ft (123 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).