Wichita Falls, TX weather in March
Wichita Falls is mild in March, with some rain: highs average 68°F and nights drop to about 42°F. There are about 7 days with rain. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 68°F
- Normal low
- 42°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 63°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 37°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 6:30 pm | 7:22 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 am46°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 am52°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon61°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm66°Fdew point 39°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 39°F
- 9 pm55°Fdew point 40°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wichita Falls Muni Airport (5 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 45% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 43%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below5 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.0 in; a dry March brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 2.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.2 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202017: average high 74°F
- Coolest March2001: average high 59°F
- Wettest March1999: 6.3 in
- Driest March2011: 0.06 in
- Highest reading98°F (March 1, 2006)
- Lowest reading9°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 | 59°F | 68°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 42°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 10 | 14 | 14 |
| Daylight | 11.0 h | 12.0 h | 13.0 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +8°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: San Angelo, TX204 mi · high 73°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: Oklahoma City, OK121 mi · high 63°F · 7 wet days
How Wichita Falls ranks in March
- Normal high121st warmest of 378 cities; 33rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days84th driest of 378
- Comfortable days121st most of 339
What to pack for Wichita Falls in March
- Layers – afternoons near 68°F but nights near 42°F
Frost in March
The last spring frost typically comes around Mar 26; in 1 year in 10 it comes after Apr 14. All frost dates for Wichita Falls.
Heating and cooling
March has 339 heating degree days and 21 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Wichita Falls in March?
The normal high is 68°F and the normal low is 42°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 9°F (March 3, 2014).
Does it rain a lot in Wichita Falls in March?
About 7 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (6.3 in); the driest was in 2011 (0.06 in).
Does it snow in Wichita Falls in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.2 in.
Is March a good time to visit Wichita Falls?
March ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Wichita Falls (67 out of 100). It has about 14 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Wichita Falls Muni Airport (USW00013966), 4.5 mi N of the city center, 1,017 ft (68 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Muni Airport (723510-13966), 4.5 mi N of the city center, 1,012 ft (63 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.