Tyler, TX weather in March
Tyler is mild in March, with some rain: highs average 70°F and nights drop to about 49°F. There are about 10 days with rain. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 49°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 66°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 45°F | 52°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 6:18 pm | 7:10 am / 7:40 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F17 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 snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below2 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 4.3 in; a dry March brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.1 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 76°F
- Coolest March2001: average high 63°F
- Wettest March2001: 9.9 in
- Driest March2011: 0.5 in
- Highest reading92°F (March 6, 1991)
- Lowest reading17°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 | 63°F | 70°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 42°F | 49°F | 55°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 12 | 17 | 13 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 12.0 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +7°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Drier: Conroe, TX141 mi · high 74°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Hot Springs, AR197 mi · high 65°F · 11 wet days
How Tyler ranks in March
- Normal high98th warmest of 378 cities; 24th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days221st driest of 378
- Comfortable days31st most of 339
What to pack for Tyler in March
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 7; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Mar 27. All frost dates for Tyler.
Heating and cooling
March has 213 heating degree days and 44 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Tyler in March?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 49°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest March reading was 92°F (March 6, 1991).
Does it rain a lot in Tyler in March?
About 10 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (9.9 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.5 in).
Does it snow in Tyler in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.1 in.
Is March a good time to visit Tyler?
March ranks 1st of 12 months on our comfort score for Tyler (70 out of 100). It has about 17 comfortable days. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Tyler (USC00419207), 3.1 mi S of the city center, 550 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hawkins (USC00414020), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 335 ft (205 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tyler Pounds Regional Arpt (722448-13972), 6.0 mi W of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).