Huntsville Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Huntsville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
16.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.8°C
Avg Temp
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10.7°C
Avg Rain
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138 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Huntsville March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntsville, with average highs near 16.5°C and lows around 4.8°C (mean 10.7°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 138 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Huntsville March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntsville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Huntsville was 2012 — when the month averaged 15.8°C — while the coldest was 2013 at 7.2°C. Typical March days reach 16.5°C with nights near 4.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp9.9°C→11.9°C+2°C
Max Temp15.7°C→18.0°C+2.3°C
Min Temp4.0°C→5.8°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

7.0°C–9.3°C11 yr (24%)
9.3°C–11.5°C21 yr (47%)
11.5°C–13.8°C10 yr (22%)
13.8°C–16.0°C3 yr (7%)

Huntsville March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is a relatively wet time of year in Huntsville, averaging 138 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2021 with 311 mm, while the driest was 2007 at 31 mm.

Huntsville March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Huntsville during March averages 82%. The most humid March was 2020 at 88%, and the least humid was 1986 at 74%.

Huntsville March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Huntsville. The sunniest March was 1986 at 5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2020 at 3.3.

Huntsville March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Huntsville during March is 1.4 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2008, 2018 and 2025, among others at 1.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2007, 2015 and 2024, among others at 1.2 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Huntsville

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Cold
Morning
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Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How March Ranks in Huntsville

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Huntsville Weather by Month

Huntsville March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.1°C9.9°C10.9°C10.7°C12.3°C+2.2°C
Avg High16.1°C15.6°C17.0°C16.4°C18.2°C+2.1°C
Avg Low4.2°C4.1°C5.0°C5.0°C6.4°C+2.2°C
Avg Rain109 mm162 mm111 mm128 mm205 mm+96 mm

Extreme March Records in Huntsville

🔥Warmest March27.8°C2007
🧊Coldest March-10.8°C1996
🌧️Wettest March311 mm2021
🏜️Driest March31 mm2007
🌬️Windiest March1.5 m/s1991

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Huntsville have risen by about 2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -10.8°C (1996) to a record high of 27.8°C (2007).

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Rainfall in March is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 138 mm, with a wettest year of 311 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Huntsville?

A quieter season to visit Huntsville

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of September and May tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Huntsville. That said, March — with days averaging 16.5°C and nights around 4.8°C (mean 10.7°C) and higher rainfall (138 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Huntsville'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 →

Huntsville Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntsville, with average highs near 16.5°C and lows around 4.8°C (mean 10.7°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 138 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 138 mm of rainfall in Huntsville, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 311 mm (2021), and the driest just 31 mm (2007). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 1.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.2 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 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 15.7°C to 18°C and overnight lows from 4°C to 5.8°C over the same span.
March Weather in Huntsville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.5°C12.1°C5.7°C24.3°C-2.9°C166 mm77%1.5 m/s4.6
202418.5°C12.5°C6.5°C25.0°C-3.4°C155 mm81%1.2 m/s4.3
202317.2°C11.1°C5.0°C24.4°C-5.4°C162 mm80%1.4 m/s4.6
202217.4°C11.1°C4.9°C24.2°C-6.0°C197 mm81%1.4 m/s4.7
2021 🌧️18.6°C12.7°C6.9°C24.1°C-2.1°C311 mm83%1.3 m/s4
202018.9°C14.1°C9.3°C26.3°C-2.4°C238 mm88%1.3 m/s3.3
201915.2°C9.5°C3.8°C23.2°C-5.2°C98 mm80%1.4 m/s4.5
201815.6°C9.9°C4.2°C22.4°C-3.0°C108 mm82%1.5 m/s4
201717.7°C11.6°C5.5°C26.4°C-5.1°C132 mm78%1.4 m/s4.4
201618.0°C12.6°C7.2°C25.3°C-1.1°C131 mm84%1.4 m/s4.5
201516.9°C11.2°C5.5°C23.7°C-9.9°C134 mm84%1.2 m/s3.8
201415.3°C8.9°C2.5°C22.4°C-6.0°C72 mm81%1.3 m/s4.3
2013 ❄️13.0°C7.2°C1.3°C20.9°C-4.8°C135 mm81%1.4 m/s4
2012 🔥21.2°C15.8°C10.4°C26.0°C-0.5°C114 mm84%1.3 m/s4.7
201116.9°C11.3°C5.7°C25.4°C-1.8°C236 mm84%1.3 m/s3.7
201013.8°C8.6°C3.4°C22.3°C-4.1°C120 mm84%1.3 m/s3.8
200916.9°C11.4°C5.9°C24.4°C-6.2°C137 mm83%1.4 m/s3.9
200817.2°C10.6°C4.0°C23.1°C-3.0°C121 mm79%1.5 m/s4.5
200720.5°C14.2°C7.9°C27.8°C-4.6°C31 mm77%1.2 m/s4.8
200616.6°C10.6°C4.6°C25.4°C-3.5°C81 mm78%1.4 m/s4.6
200514.9°C9.1°C3.4°C24.3°C-4.7°C92 mm82%1.3 m/s4.2
200418.2°C12.2°C6.3°C25.1°C-2.3°C118 mm80%1.4 m/s4.8
200316.7°C11.3°C5.9°C22.7°C-3.1°C76 mm84%1.2 m/s3.8
200216.5°C10.1°C3.8°C24.4°C-7.4°C180 mm81%1.4 m/s4.1
200113.0°C7.5°C2.1°C18.3°C-4.1°C149 mm83%1.3 m/s3.9
200019.0°C12.4°C5.8°C25.5°C-2.5°C123 mm77%1.3 m/s4.4
199914.3°C8.0°C1.7°C19.9°C-4.6°C129 mm80%1.4 m/s4.5
199814.5°C9.4°C4.4°C25.0°C-5.9°C145 mm85%1.5 m/s3.7
199718.6°C12.5°C6.4°C24.0°C-4.1°C129 mm82%1.4 m/s4.5
199613.4°C7.4°C1.5°C21.6°C-10.8°C203 mm81%1.4 m/s4.3
199517.0°C11.1°C5.3°C24.8°C-5.9°C108 mm83%1.4 m/s4.4
199416.1°C10.0°C4.0°C23.2°C-3.1°C244 mm84%1.4 m/s4.2
199313.5°C8.2°C2.9°C24.5°C-9.9°C155 mm84%1.4 m/s3.5
199216.0°C9.8°C3.6°C22.5°C-6.0°C111 mm81%1.3 m/s4.3
199116.2°C10.6°C5.0°C23.5°C-3.5°C200 mm85%1.5 m/s4
199016.8°C11.6°C6.3°C24.4°C-4.5°C197 mm85%1.3 m/s3.8
198916.9°C11.2°C5.4°C23.8°C-2.3°C157 mm86%1.4 m/s3.8
198816.1°C9.8°C3.5°C23.3°C-5.8°C80 mm81%1.3 m/s4.4
198715.8°C10.4°C4.9°C23.5°C-3.2°C106 mm83%1.3 m/s4.6
198617.4°C10.5°C3.6°C26.0°C-6.3°C74 mm74%1.3 m/s5
198517.1°C11.4°C5.6°C24.9°C-2.2°C71 mm82%1.4 m/s4.3
198415.3°C9.2°C3.1°C23.7°C-5.5°C140 mm84%1.4 m/s4.1
198314.5°C9.2°C3.8°C21.8°C-4.5°C136 mm84%1.4 m/s—
198216.8°C11.5°C6.2°C27.0°C-5.6°C78 mm86%1.3 m/s—
198114.6°C8.1°C1.5°C24.4°C-3.5°C141 mm76%1.3 m/s—

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

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Huntsville March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Huntsville in March?▼

The average high in March is around 16.5°C with lows near 4.8°C (mean 10.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Huntsville in March?▼

March averages 138 mm of rainfall in Huntsville, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 311 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest March on record in Huntsville?▼

The hottest March reached 27.8°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to -10.8°C in 1996.

Has March in Huntsville 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 2°C. Daytime highs moved from 15.7°C to 18°C and overnight lows from 4°C to 5.8°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Huntsville?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Huntsville and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 16.5°C daytime highs and 4.8°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Huntsville?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Huntsville, averaging 10.7°C.

What should I pack for Huntsville in March?▼

For March in Huntsville, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 16.5°C and lows of 4.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Huntsville humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Huntsville in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 1.4 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 1.5 m/s (1991).

Which March had the most rainfall in Huntsville?▼

The wettest March on record was 2021 with 311 mm. On average, March sees 138 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 Huntsville 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.