Spokane, WA weather in March
March in Spokane: chilly, with frequent rain and some snow. Highs 49°F, lows 32°F, rain or snow on about 12 days and about 3.9 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 32°F
- Wet days
- 12
- 1.8 in total
- Snowfall
- 3.9 in
- snow on the ground 4 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 44°F | 53°F |
| Normal low | 28°F | 35°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 37% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:30 am / 5:33 pm | 6:30 am / 7:17 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 am34°Fdew point 29°F
- 9 am40°Fdew point 31°F
- Noon47°Fdew point 31°F
- 3 pm49°Fdew point 30°F
- 6 pm45°Fdew point 30°F
- 9 pm40°Fdew point 31°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Spokane Felts Fld (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 snow12 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below19 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more4 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 1.8 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 3.9 in, with about 1 day of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20201992: average high 58°F
- Coolest March2009: average high 42°F
- Wettest March2012: 4.6 in
- Driest March1992: 0.4 in
- Highest reading70°F (March 27, 2015)
- Lowest reading-1°F (March 1, 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 | 40°F | 49°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 26°F | 32°F | 37°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 12 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | 11.9 h | 13.7 h |
Highs change by +9°F from February and +8°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Everett, WA223 mi · high 55°F · 18 wet days
How Spokane ranks in March
- Normal high282nd warmest of 378 cities; 9th of 9 in Washington
- Wet days325th driest of 378
- Comfortable days311th most of 339
What to pack for Spokane in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 32°F, highs near 49°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 12 days
- Waterproof boots – about 3.9 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 19 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 774 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 Spokane in March?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 32°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -1°F (March 1, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Spokane in March?
About 12 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.8 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (4.6 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Spokane in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 3.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 4 days.
Is March a good time to visit Spokane?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Spokane (45 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day. The best month is June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Spokane Intl Airport (USW00024157), 5.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,353 ft (483 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Spokane Felts Fld (USW00094176), 5.2 mi ENE of the city center, 1,953 ft (83 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Spokane International Airport (727850-24157), 5.4 mi WSW of the city center, 2,355 ft (485 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).