Jackson, WY weather in March
March in Jackson: cold and snowy. Highs 40°F, lows 18°F, rain or snow on about 9 days and about 9.2 in of snow.
- Normal high
- 40°F
- Normal low
- 18°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 1.3 in total
- Snowfall
- 9.2 in
- snow on the ground 30 days
How March changes from start to finish
| March 1 | March 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 35°F | 45°F |
| Normal low | 13°F | 23°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:59 am / 6:11 pm | 7:06 am / 7:48 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 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 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below29 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more30 of 31
Average days per March, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain and snow in March
Normal precipitation is 1.3 in; a dry March brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more. Normal snowfall is 9.2 in, with about 3 days of an inch or more.
How March varies from year to year
- Warmest March, 1991-20201992: average high 53°F
- Coolest March2019: average high 33°F
- Wettest March2018: 2.7 in
- Driest March1992: 0.1 in
- Highest reading70°F (March 31, 2004)
- Lowest reading-22°F (March 1, 1993)
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 | 30°F | 40°F | 50°F |
| Normal low | 9°F | 18°F | 26°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 10.5 h | 11.9 h | 13.4 h |
Highs change by +10°F from February and +10°F into April.
Nearby alternatives in March
- Warmer: Billings, MT194 mi · high 51°F · 9 wet days
How Jackson ranks in March
- Normal high361st warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in Wyoming
- Wet days189th driest of 378
- Comfortable days330th most of 339
What to pack for Jackson in March
- A warm jacket – lows near 18°F, highs near 40°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain or snow on about 9 days
- Waterproof boots – snow on the ground on about 30 days
- A hat and gloves – about 29 freezing nights
Heating and cooling
March has 1110 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 Jackson in March?
The normal high is 40°F and the normal low is 18°F. From 1991 to 2020 the coldest March reading was -22°F (March 1, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Jackson in March?
About 9 days in March have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.3 in. The wettest March in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (2.7 in); the driest was in 1992 (0.1 in).
Does it snow in Jackson in March?
Yes. Normal snowfall in March is 9.2 in, and snow covers the ground on about 30 days.
Is March a good time to visit Jackson?
March ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Jackson (41 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days. The best months are June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and snowfall: Jackson (USC00484910), 0.5 mi N of the city center, 6,210 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Moose (USC00486428), 12 mi N of the city center, 6,444 ft (206 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Moose 1 Nne (USW00004131), 13 mi NNE of the city center, 6,466 ft (228 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Rexburg-Madison County Apt (726818-94194), 58 mi WNW of the city center, 4,858 ft (1,380 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).