Toledo, OH weather in March
Expect chilly weather with frequent rain and some snow in Toledo in March, with highs near 48°F and lows near 30°F. Rain or snow falls on about 12 days. Snowfall averages about 5.3 in.
- Normal high
- 48°F
- Normal low
- 30°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 2.6 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.3 in
- snow on the ground 5 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 39% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:08 am / 6:24 pm | 7:18 am / 7:58 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 am32°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 27°F
- Noon41°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm44°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm43°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm38°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Toledo Express Airport (14 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 44% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 51%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 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 snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below21 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more5 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.6 in; a dry March brings about 1.7 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.3 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 62°F
- Coolest March2014: average high 38°F
- Wettest March2016: 5.1 in
- Driest March2001: 0.6 in
- Highest reading85°F (March 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading-5°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 | 38°F | 48°F | 62°F |
| Normal low | 22°F | 30°F | 40°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Daylight | 10.6 h | 12.0 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +10°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Cincinnati, OH184 mi · high 55°F · 12 wet days
- Drier: Warren, MI64 mi · high 45°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Traverse City, MI238 mi · high 41°F · 10 wet days
How Toledo ranks in March
- Normal high284th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 6 in Ohio
- Wet days313th driest of 378
- Comfortable days253rd most of 339
What to pack for Toledo in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 30°F, highs near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 5.3 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 21 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 803 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 Toledo in March?
The normal high is 48°F and the normal low is 30°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -5°F (March 6, 2015).
Does it rain a lot in Toledo in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.6 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (5.1 in); the driest was in 2001 (0.6 in).
Does it snow in Toledo in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 5.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 5 days.
Is March a good time to visit Toledo?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Toledo (44 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days. The best months are May and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Toledo Express Airport (USW00094830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 669 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Toledo Metcalf Fld (USW00004848), 8.1 mi SSE of the city center, 622 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Toledo Express Airport (725360-94830), 14 mi WSW of the city center, 674 ft (63 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.