Leavenworth, WA weather in March
March in Leavenworth: chilly, with some rain and some snow. Highs 52°F, lows 26°F, about 9 wet days and about 4.7 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 52°F
- Normal low
- 26°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.5 in total
- Snowfall
- 4.7 in
- snow on the ground 1 day
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 48°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 23°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 5:46 pm | 6:43 am / 7:30 pm |
| Daylight | 11.1 h | 12.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am36°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 am41°Fdew point 29°F
- Noon48°Fdew point 28°F
- 3 pm51°Fdew point 28°F
- 6 pm48°Fdew point 28°F
- 9 pm43°Fdew point 29°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (26 mi away); average wind 7 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 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 snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more1 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.5 in; a dry March brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 4.7 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202015: average high 62°F
- Coolest March2009: average high 48°F
- Wettest March2011: 7.1 in
- Driest March2019: 0.7 in
- Highest reading77°F (March 31, 2016)
- Lowest reading-1°F (March 3, 2019)
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 | 42°F | 52°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 21°F | 26°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.9 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +10°F from February and +9°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Drier: Bend, OR246 mi · high 52°F · 6 wet days
How Leavenworth ranks in March
- Normal high254th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days203rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days262nd most of 339
What to pack for Leavenworth in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 26°F, highs near 52°F
- Layers – afternoons near 52°F but nights near 26°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – about 4.7 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 801 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How cold is Leavenworth in March?
The normal high is 52°F and the normal low is 26°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -1°F (March 3, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Leavenworth in March?
About 9 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 2011 (7.1 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.7 in).
Does it snow in Leavenworth in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 4.7 in, and snow covers the ground on about 1 day.
Is March a good time to visit Leavenworth?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Leavenworth (49 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Leavenworth 3 S (USC00454572), 2.7 mi SSW of the city center, 1,128 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Wenatchee (USC00459074), 20 mi SE of the city center, 626 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (USW00094239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,229 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pangborn Memorial Airport (727825-94239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,239 ft (68 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).