Amarillo, TX weather in March
In March, Amarillo sees highs around 65°F and lows around 35°F: cool and mostly dry. There are about 6 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 1.9 in. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 65°F
- Normal low
- 35°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 1.9 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 60°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 31°F | 39°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 16% | 18% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:16 am / 6:42 pm | 7:35 am / 8:07 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | 12.5 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am38°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am45°Fdew point 30°F
- Noon56°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm62°Fdew point 26°F
- 6 pm59°Fdew point 26°F
- 9 pm48°Fdew point 28°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Amarillo (7 mi away); average wind 14 mph; clear or few clouds in 65% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 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 snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below13 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry March brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 1.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 72°F
- Coolest March2001: average high 56°F
- Wettest March2000: 4.1 in
- Driest March1997: 0.01 in
- Highest reading92°F (March 19, 2017)
- Lowest reading3°F (March 3, 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 | 56°F | 65°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 35°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 14 | 15 |
| Daylight | 10.9 h | 12.0 h | 13.1 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Midland, TX223 mi · high 72°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Taos, NM225 mi · high 53°F · 4 wet days
How Amarillo ranks in March
- Normal high160th warmest of 378 cities; 38th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days52nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days119th most of 339
What to pack for Amarillo in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 35°F, highs near 65°F
- Layers – afternoons near 65°F but nights near 35°F
Heating and cooling
March has 476 heating degree days and 5 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Amarillo in March?
The normal high is 65°F and the normal low is 35°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 3°F (March 3, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Amarillo in March?
About 6 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (4.1 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.01 in).
Does it snow in Amarillo in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 1.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is March a good time to visit Amarillo?
March ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Amarillo (67 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Amarillo (USW00023047), 7.0 mi E of the city center, 3,587 ft (83 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Amarillo Rick Husband Intl Airport (723630-23047), 6.5 mi E of the city center, 3,607 ft (63 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.