Fredericksburg, TX weather in March
March in Fredericksburg: mild, with some rain. Highs 71°F, lows 46°F, about 8 days with rain. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 46°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 67°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:01 am / 6:34 pm | 7:25 am / 7:53 pm |
| Daylight | 11.5 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 am50°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am55°Fdew point 44°F
- Noon66°Fdew point 44°F
- 3 pm71°Fdew point 42°F
- 6 pm69°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 43°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Junction Kimble Co Airport (56 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F18 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 snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below3 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in March
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry March brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202000: average high 78°F
- Coolest March2001: average high 65°F
- Wettest March2007: 8.3 in
- Driest March2014: 0.4 in
- Highest reading94°F (March 5, 1991)
- Lowest reading14°F (March 4, 2002)
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 | 64°F | 71°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 39°F | 46°F | 53°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 15 | 18 | 12 |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 12.0 h | 12.9 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Corpus Christi, TX193 mi · high 77°F · 6 wet days
- Drier: San Angelo, TX124 mi · high 73°F · 5 wet days
How Fredericksburg ranks in March
- Normal high93rd warmest of 378 cities; 23rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days165th driest of 378
- Comfortable days29th most of 339
What to pack for Fredericksburg in March
- Layers – afternoons near 71°F but nights near 46°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 18; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 9. All frost dates for Fredericksburg.
Heating and cooling
March has 235 heating degree days and 27 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fredericksburg in March?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 46°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest March reading was 94°F (March 5, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Fredericksburg in March?
About 8 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (8.3 in); the driest was in 2014 (0.4 in).
Is March a good time to visit Fredericksburg?
March ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Fredericksburg (71 out of 100). It has about 18 comfortable days. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Fredericksburg (USC00413329), 3.3 mi SW of the city center, 1,685 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Junction Kimble Co Airport (USW00013973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,749 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Kimble County Airport (747400-13973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,711 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).