Wisconsin Dells, WI weather in March
March in Wisconsin Dells: chilly, with some rain and some snow. Highs 43°F, lows 22°F, about 8 days with rain or snow and about 5.9 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 43°F
- Normal low
- 22°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 5.9 in
- snow on the ground 14 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 37°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 16°F | 27°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 5:47 pm | 6:42 am / 7:24 pm |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | 12.7 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 am28°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 am34°Fdew point 25°F
- Noon40°Fdew point 25°F
- 3 pm42°Fdew point 25°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 25°F
- 9 pm34°Fdew point 25°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (40 mi away); average wind 9 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 snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below26 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more14 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry March brings about 1.0 in and a wet one about 3.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 5.9 in, with about 2 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 59°F
- Coolest March2013: average high 35°F
- Wettest March1998: 6.0 in
- Driest March2015: 0.4 in
- Highest reading82°F (March 22, 2012)
- Lowest reading-21°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 | 31°F | 43°F | 57°F |
| Normal low | 11°F | 22°F | 33°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +12°F from February and +14°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Cedar Rapids, IA147 mi · high 49°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Sister Bay, WI169 mi · high 36°F · 8 wet days
How Wisconsin Dells ranks in March
- Normal high338th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Wisconsin
- Wet days142nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days286th most of 339
What to pack for Wisconsin Dells in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 22°F, highs near 43°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 8 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 14 days
- A hat and gloves – about 26 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1006 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 Wisconsin Dells in March?
The normal high is 43°F and the normal low is 22°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -21°F (March 3, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Wisconsin Dells in March?
About 8 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 1998 (6.1 in); the driest was in 2015 (0.4 in).
Does it snow in Wisconsin Dells in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 5.9 in, and snow covers the ground on about 14 days.
Is March a good time to visit Wisconsin Dells?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wisconsin Dells (42 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Wisconsin Dells (USC00479319), 1.3 mi S of the city center, 835 ft (76 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Madison Dane Rgnl Airport (USW00014837), 40 mi SSE of the city center, 866 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dane Co Regional-Truax Field Airport (726410-14837), 40 mi SSE of the city center, 859 ft (52 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).