Pine Creek Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Pine Creek

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
22.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
27.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
183 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-0.6°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Pine Creek March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Pine Creek, with average highs near 31°C and lows around 22.9°C (mean 27°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 183 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Pine Creek March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Pine Creek. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Pine Creek was 2019 — when the month averaged 30.3°C — while the coldest were 1994 and 1997 at 25.4°C. Typical March days reach 31°C with nights near 22.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp26.3°C→27.4°C+1.1°C
Max Temp30.0°C→31.2°C+1.2°C
Min Temp22.6°C→23.7°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

25.0°C–26.5°C14 yr (31%)
26.5°C–28.0°C24 yr (53%)
28.0°C–29.5°C6 yr (13%)
29.5°C–31.0°C1 yr (2%)

Pine Creek March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is a relatively wet time of year in Pine Creek, averaging 183 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2000 with 495 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 25 mm.

Pine Creek March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Pine Creek during March averages 83%. The most humid March was 2011 at 91%, and the least humid was 2019 at 66%.

Pine Creek March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 6.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Pine Creek. The sunniest Marchs were 1987 and 2002 at 7.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2011 at 4.4.

Pine Creek March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Pine Creek during March is 2 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 1988 and 2011 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest were 1992 and 2016 at 1.3 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Pine Creek

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How March Ranks in Pine Creek

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️6th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Pine Creek Weather by Month

Pine Creek March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp26.8°C26.7°C26.5°C27.5°C27.7°C+0.9°C
Avg High30.9°C31.0°C30.2°C31.7°C31.6°C+0.7°C
Avg Low22.6°C22.4°C22.8°C23.4°C23.7°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain188 mm138 mm247 mm173 mm162 mm-26 mm

Extreme March Records in Pine Creek

🔥Warmest March40.6°C2019
🧊Coldest March16.7°C2002
🌧️Wettest March495 mm2000
🏜️Driest March25 mm1987
🌬️Windiest March2.9 m/s1988

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Pine Creek have risen by about 1.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 16.7°C (2002) to a record high of 40.6°C (2019).

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Rainfall in March is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 183 mm, with a wettest year of 495 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Pine Creek?

A good time to visit Pine Creek

March is a good time to visit Pine Creek, with days averaging 31°C and nights around 22.9°C (mean 27°C, close to Pine Creek's yearly average) and higher rainfall. June and July are marginally more temperate, but March still suits most travellers.

See Pine Creek's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Pine Creek Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Pine Creek, with average highs near 31°C and lows around 22.9°C (mean 27°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 183 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 183 mm of rainfall in Pine Creek, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 495 mm (2000), and the driest just 25 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.1 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 30°C to 31.2°C and overnight lows from 22.6°C to 23.7°C over the same span.
March Weather in Pine Creek, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202531.3°C27.6°C23.9°C33.7°C21.5°C201 mm85%1.5 m/s5.5
202430.4°C27.5°C24.7°C32.3°C23.5°C287 mm90%2.1 m/s5.1
202330.8°C26.7°C22.6°C32.5°C18.3°C97 mm83%2.2 m/s6.2
202233.7°C28.9°C24.0°C37.5°C21.8°C70 mm75%1.4 m/s6.4
202129.6°C26.5°C23.5°C31.3°C21.6°C227 mm89%1.7 m/s6
202034.0°C28.8°C23.6°C38.3°C21.0°C89 mm71%2 m/s6.3
2019 🔥35.9°C30.3°C24.7°C40.6°C21.7°C123 mm66%2.2 m/s6.3
201833.8°C28.6°C23.4°C38.4°C20.4°C49 mm71%2.1 m/s6.2
201731.0°C27.5°C24.0°C34.2°C22.2°C129 mm85%1.8 m/s5.7
201633.4°C29.0°C24.6°C38.2°C20.1°C153 mm77%1.3 m/s6.2
201532.2°C27.5°C22.8°C34.9°C19.9°C133 mm81%2 m/s6.4
201431.1°C26.7°C22.4°C32.7°C16.8°C68 mm83%1.8 m/s6.8
201331.0°C27.2°C23.4°C33.9°C20.5°C393 mm84%2.1 m/s5.6
201229.2°C26.0°C22.8°C31.4°C17.3°C346 mm88%2.2 m/s5.3
201128.7°C25.8°C23.0°C30.4°C20.1°C297 mm91%2.9 m/s4.4
201030.9°C26.7°C22.5°C33.6°C19.3°C44 mm82%2.2 m/s6.5
200930.9°C26.2°C21.5°C32.9°C17.3°C43 mm79%1.9 m/s6.9
200829.6°C26.0°C22.4°C31.8°C18.7°C213 mm87%1.9 m/s6.2
200729.7°C26.7°C23.6°C31.4°C21.5°C455 mm88%1.7 m/s5
200629.7°C26.7°C23.7°C33.2°C20.5°C355 mm90%2.1 m/s5
200531.6°C27.5°C23.4°C35.2°C20.8°C152 mm82%1.8 m/s6.2
200430.1°C26.8°C23.5°C32.0°C22.1°C288 mm88%1.7 m/s5.5
200330.2°C26.0°C21.9°C32.4°C16.9°C180 mm84%2 m/s6
200231.3°C26.5°C21.7°C32.6°C16.7°C60 mm80%1.8 m/s7.1
200129.8°C26.5°C23.2°C31.8°C19.7°C230 mm89%2.1 m/s5.6
2000 🌧️29.5°C26.3°C23.2°C31.2°C21.2°C495 mm89%1.9 m/s5.5
199930.0°C26.5°C23.0°C31.6°C20.6°C338 mm89%2 m/s5.9
199831.1°C26.9°C22.7°C32.0°C20.7°C140 mm84%1.7 m/s6.3
199729.6°C25.4°C21.2°C31.0°C16.9°C158 mm82%1.9 m/s6.3
199633.1°C27.9°C22.8°C36.5°C18.8°C104 mm73%2.1 m/s6.3
199530.1°C26.3°C22.4°C31.8°C19.7°C144 mm86%2.1 m/s5.7
1994 ❄️29.4°C25.4°C21.3°C30.6°C17.6°C202 mm86%2.4 m/s6.3
199331.0°C26.5°C22.0°C32.8°C17.7°C86 mm81%1.6 m/s6.5
199231.9°C27.4°C23.0°C33.4°C21.2°C63 mm80%1.3 m/s6.6
199131.1°C26.5°C22.0°C32.3°C19.0°C38 mm82%1.6 m/s6.8
199032.2°C27.8°C23.3°C35.3°C21.3°C104 mm81%2 m/s6.4
198929.4°C26.1°C22.9°C31.9°C21.1°C373 mm87%2 m/s5.1
198833.9°C29.0°C24.1°C36.3°C23.2°C108 mm75%2.9 m/s6.4
198730.9°C26.1°C21.2°C32.1°C18.4°C25 mm80%1.9 m/s7.1
198633.7°C28.2°C22.6°C37.1°C20.7°C67 mm72%2 m/s6.8
198530.9°C26.9°C23.0°C33.8°C20.7°C131 mm82%1.8 m/s6.2
198429.0°C25.9°C22.9°C30.8°C20.9°C388 mm89%2 m/s5.7
198330.2°C26.8°C23.4°C32.3°C21.6°C266 mm86%2.5 m/s—
198229.9°C26.1°C22.2°C32.6°C18.6°C245 mm84%1.6 m/s—
198130.0°C25.7°C21.4°C31.4°C18.2°C89 mm85%2.2 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Pine Creek March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Pine Creek in March?▼

The average high in March is around 31°C with lows near 22.9°C (mean 27°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Pine Creek in March?▼

March averages 183 mm of rainfall in Pine Creek, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 495 mm in 2000.

What was the hottest March on record in Pine Creek?▼

The hottest March reached 40.6°C in 2019. The coldest dipped to 16.7°C in 2002.

Has March in Pine Creek gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 1.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 30°C to 31.2°C and overnight lows from 22.6°C to 23.7°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Pine Creek?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Pine Creek and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 31°C daytime highs and 22.9°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Pine Creek?▼

Not quite — March is the 6th coolest month in Pine Creek, averaging 27°C.

What should I pack for Pine Creek in March?▼

For March in Pine Creek, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31°C and lows of 22.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Pine Creek humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Pine Creek in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 2.9 m/s (1988).

Which March had the most rainfall in Pine Creek?▼

The wettest March on record was 2000 with 495 mm. On average, March sees 183 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Pine Creek behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.