Park City, UT weather in March
In March, Park City sees highs around 47°F and lows around 25°F: chilly and snowy. There are about 9 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 12.3 in. Pack for snow.
- Normal high
- 47°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 12.3 in
- snow on the ground 13 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 52°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 28°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:59 am / 6:16 pm | 7:11 am / 7:49 pm |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 12.6 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below27 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more13 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 1.5 in; a dry March brings about 1.0 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 12.3 in, with about 4 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202007: average high 57°F
- Coolest March2019: average high 43°F
- Wettest March1996: 2.5 in
- Driest March2013: 0.3 in
- Highest reading76°F (March 22, 2004)
- Lowest reading-10°F (March 3, 2007)
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 | 47°F | 55°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 25°F | 30°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 10.7 h | 12.0 h | 13.3 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +8°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Salt Lake City, UT22 mi · high 55°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Moab, UT177 mi · high 65°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Jackson, WY199 mi · high 40°F · 9 wet days
How Park City ranks in March
- Normal high298th warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 7 in Utah
- Wet days167th driest of 378
What to pack for Park City in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 47°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 13 days
- A hat and gloves – about 27 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 901 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Park City in March?
The normal high is 47°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -10°F (March 3, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Park City in March?
About 9 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.5 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (2.5 in); the driest was in 2013 (0.3 in).
Does it snow in Park City in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 12.3 in, and snow covers the ground on about 13 days.
Is March a good time to visit Park City?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Park City (47 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Kamas (USC00424467), 11 mi E of the city center, 6,481 ft (533 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Park City (USC00426644), 0.8 mi NNW of the city center, 6,900 ft (114 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).