Springdale, UT weather in March
Springdale is mild in March, with some rain: highs average 66°F and nights drop to about 39°F. There are about 7 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 0.7 in. A great month for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 66°F
- Normal low
- 39°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.0 in total
- Snowfall
- 0.7 in
- normal snowfall
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 61°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 36°F | 41°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 6:25 pm | 7:18 am / 7:53 pm |
| Daylight | 11.4 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)18 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below7 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 1.0 in and a wet one about 2.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 0.7 in.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202004: average high 75°F
- Coolest March1991: average high 58°F
- Wettest March1995: 5.7 in
- Driest March1997: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading91°F (March 17, 2007)
- Lowest reading10°F (March 3, 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 | 58°F | 66°F | 73°F |
| Normal low | 34°F | 39°F | 44°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 18 | 18 |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | 12.0 h | 13.2 h |
Highs change by +8°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Las Vegas, NV138 mi · high 71°F · 3 wet days
- Drier: Page, AZ87 mi · high 63°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT57 mi · high 46°F · 6 wet days
How Springdale ranks in March
- Normal high145th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Utah
- Wet days112th driest of 378
What to pack for Springdale in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 39°F, highs near 66°F
- Layers – afternoons near 66°F but nights near 39°F
Heating and cooling
March has 393 heating degree days and 3 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Springdale in March?
The normal high is 66°F and the normal low is 39°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was 10°F (March 3, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Springdale 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 1995 (5.7 in); the driest was in 1997, with no measurable precipitation.
Does it snow in Springdale in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 0.7 in.
Is March a good time to visit Springdale?
March ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Springdale (72 out of 100). It has about 18 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Zion NP (USC00429717), 1.7 mi NE of the city center, 4,038 ft (131 ft higher 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).