Gillette, WY weather in March
In March, Gillette sees highs around 49°F and lows around 25°F: chilly, with some rain and some snow. There are about 8 days with rain or snow. Snowfall averages about 8.6 in.
- Normal high
- 49°F
- Normal low
- 25°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 1.1 in total
- Snowfall
- 8.6 in
- snow on the ground 8 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 42°F | 54°F |
| Normal low | 20°F | 29°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:39 am / 5:49 pm | 6:44 am / 7:27 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 (Mountain Time).
A typical March day
- 6 am29°Fdew point 20°F
- 9 am36°Fdew point 23°F
- Noon43°Fdew point 23°F
- 3 pm45°Fdew point 23°F
- 6 pm39°Fdew point 23°F
- 9 pm32°Fdew point 22°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Gillette Campbell Airport (4 mi away); average wind 11 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below25 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more8 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 1.1 in; a dry March brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare. Normal snowfall is 8.6 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20202012: average high 62°F
- Coolest March2002: average high 35°F
- Wettest March2007: 2.6 in
- Driest March2012: 0.01 in
- Highest reading80°F (March 31, 2012)
- Lowest reading-16°F (March 11, 2009)
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 | 49°F | 56°F |
| Normal low | 17°F | 25°F | 32°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.5 h |
Highs change by +11°F from February and +7°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Cooler: Medora, ND205 mi · high 44°F · 6 wet days
How Gillette ranks in March
- Normal high281st warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days134th driest of 378
What to pack for Gillette in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 25°F, highs near 49°F
- Waterproof boots – about 8.6 in of snow in a typical year
- A hat and gloves – about 25 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 876 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 Gillette in March?
The normal high is 49°F and the normal low is 25°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -16°F (most recently on March 11, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Gillette in March?
About 8 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.1 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (2.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.01 in).
Does it snow in Gillette in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 8.6 in, and snow covers the ground on about 8 days.
Is March a good time to visit Gillette?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gillette (49 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days (judged by temperature only). The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Gillette 4SE (USC00483855), 3.1 mi ESE of the city center, 4,640 ft (86 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Gillette Campbell Airport (USW00094023), 3.9 mi NNW of the city center, 4,354 ft (200 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).