Springdale Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Springdale

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
15.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
3.1°C
Avg Temp
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9.1°C
Avg Rain
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104 mm
Avg Humidity
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79%
Avg Wind
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0.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Springdale March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Springdale, with average highs near 15.1°C and lows around 3.1°C (mean 9.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 104 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

Springdale March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Springdale. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Springdale was 2012 — when the month averaged 14.3°C — while the coldest was 1996 at 5.7°C. Typical March days reach 15.1°C with nights near 3.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp8.7°C→10.3°C+1.6°C
Max Temp14.5°C→16.6°C+2.1°C
Min Temp2.9°C→4.0°C+1.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

5.0°C–7.5°C9 yr (20%)
7.5°C–10.0°C23 yr (51%)
10.0°C–12.5°C11 yr (24%)
12.5°C–15.0°C2 yr (4%)

Springdale March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Springdale, averaging 104 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2008 with 263 mm, while the driest was 2001 at 29 mm.

Springdale March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Springdale during March averages 79%. The most humid March was 1993 at 86%, and the least humid was 1996 at 67%.

Springdale March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Springdale. The sunniest March was 1986 at 5.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1993 and 1998 at 3.5.

Springdale March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Springdale during March is 0.9 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2008, 2009 and 2025, among others at 1 m/s, while the calmest were 2001 and 2015 at 0.7 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Springdale

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

How March Ranks in Springdale

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Springdale Weather by Month

Springdale March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp8.6°C8.3°C9.3°C9.3°C10.6°C+2°C
Avg High14.6°C14.1°C15.3°C15.2°C16.7°C+2.1°C
Avg Low2.6°C2.4°C3.2°C3.3°C4.4°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain106 mm101 mm97 mm101 mm121 mm+15 mm

Extreme March Records in Springdale

🔥Warmest March28.8°C2006
🧊Coldest March-14.2°C2002
🌧️Wettest March263 mm2008
🏜️Driest March29 mm2001
🌬️Windiest March1 m/s1991

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Springdale have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -14.2°C (2002) to a record high of 28.8°C (2006).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 104 mm, with a wettest year of 263 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Springdale?

A good time to visit Springdale

March is a good time to visit Springdale, with days averaging 15.1°C and nights around 3.1°C (mean 9.1°C, cooler than Springdale's yearly average) and higher rainfall. September and June are marginally more temperate, but March still suits most travellers.

See Springdale'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 →

Springdale Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Springdale, with average highs near 15.1°C and lows around 3.1°C (mean 9.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 104 mm of rainfall and 79% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 104 mm of rainfall in Springdale, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 263 mm (2008), and the driest just 29 mm (2001). Humidity sits around 79% and average wind speed is 0.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.1 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.5°C to 16.6°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 4°C over the same span.
March Weather in Springdale, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202518.2°C11.4°C4.6°C24.7°C-3.3°C48 mm71%1 m/s4.7
202417.9°C11.6°C5.3°C23.5°C-3.2°C94 mm78%0.9 m/s4.5
202314.5°C8.8°C3.1°C23.9°C-6.5°C190 mm82%0.9 m/s4
202215.4°C8.8°C2.2°C24.8°C-9.5°C109 mm76%0.9 m/s4.1
202117.0°C10.9°C4.7°C23.4°C-2.4°C96 mm79%0.9 m/s4.4
202017.1°C11.8°C6.5°C26.6°C-2.3°C188 mm84%0.8 m/s3.8
201912.9°C7.3°C1.7°C20.7°C-11.9°C84 mm80%0.9 m/s4
201815.1°C9.0°C2.9°C21.7°C-4.5°C122 mm81%0.9 m/s4.2
201717.8°C11.6°C5.3°C28.4°C-4.7°C106 mm73%0.9 m/s4.1
201616.7°C10.9°C5.2°C22.6°C-3.0°C104 mm79%0.9 m/s4.2
201514.5°C8.8°C3.1°C25.8°C-8.2°C118 mm83%0.7 m/s4
201413.4°C6.6°C-0.1°C21.7°C-13.7°C89 mm76%0.9 m/s4.6
201312.3°C6.5°C0.7°C22.7°C-5.9°C91 mm76%0.9 m/s4.1
2012 🔥19.9°C14.3°C8.7°C26.6°C-2.2°C161 mm81%0.9 m/s4.4
201115.9°C9.8°C3.7°C23.9°C-5.4°C49 mm76%0.9 m/s3.6
201013.5°C7.8°C2.2°C22.9°C-4.3°C84 mm83%0.9 m/s3.7
200915.7°C9.7°C3.8°C24.7°C-7.4°C90 mm75%1 m/s3.9
2008 🌧️14.7°C8.5°C2.2°C23.2°C-6.8°C263 mm81%1 m/s4.1
200718.6°C13.4°C8.2°C24.9°C-6.5°C38 mm81%0.8 m/s4.1
200617.0°C10.5°C4.0°C28.8°C-4.7°C86 mm69%1 m/s4
200513.7°C7.7°C1.6°C21.8°C-6.0°C57 mm79%0.9 m/s4.3
200416.4°C10.6°C4.8°C24.4°C-1.9°C131 mm77%0.9 m/s4.3
200315.2°C8.7°C2.2°C22.2°C-6.5°C65 mm78%0.8 m/s4.3
200212.4°C6.5°C0.6°C21.7°C-14.2°C131 mm81%1 m/s4
200112.5°C6.5°C0.5°C20.3°C-4.6°C29 mm79%0.7 m/s4
200016.8°C10.7°C4.5°C25.2°C-3.3°C85 mm76%0.8 m/s4.2
199913.7°C7.6°C1.5°C21.8°C-6.7°C131 mm79%0.9 m/s4
199811.8°C7.0°C2.2°C23.3°C-11.7°C160 mm86%1 m/s3.5
199716.4°C9.6°C2.9°C23.6°C-5.1°C85 mm79%0.9 m/s4.6
1996 ❄️11.9°C5.7°C-0.5°C22.2°C-12.2°C83 mm67%1 m/s4.3
199515.4°C9.6°C3.8°C24.7°C-10.5°C62 mm80%0.9 m/s4.1
199414.8°C8.6°C2.5°C23.1°C-6.7°C104 mm79%0.9 m/s4.5
199311.4°C6.4°C1.5°C22.8°C-7.5°C80 mm86%0.8 m/s3.5
199215.1°C9.0°C2.8°C23.5°C-6.4°C48 mm79%0.9 m/s4.2
199115.7°C9.3°C3.0°C23.9°C-3.8°C71 mm75%1 m/s4.4
199014.9°C9.8°C4.7°C23.4°C-4.7°C187 mm83%0.9 m/s3.6
198914.0°C7.8°C1.6°C22.7°C-12.5°C124 mm85%0.9 m/s4
198813.7°C7.5°C1.4°C22.7°C-6.7°C173 mm80%0.9 m/s4.4
198714.5°C8.7°C2.9°C21.9°C-4.6°C91 mm79%0.9 m/s4.3
198616.3°C9.6°C2.9°C24.1°C-6.6°C58 mm76%0.9 m/s5.2
198515.7°C10.2°C4.6°C23.7°C-4.0°C169 mm84%0.9 m/s3.9
198412.7°C6.9°C1.0°C20.9°C-5.3°C156 mm81%0.9 m/s3.8
198312.6°C7.6°C2.7°C21.7°C-5.4°C70 mm83%0.9 m/s—
198216.1°C10.0°C4.0°C25.0°C-5.9°C48 mm77%0.9 m/s—
198115.5°C9.0°C2.4°C23.7°C-4.0°C64 mm71%0.8 m/s—

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

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Springdale March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Springdale in March?▼

The average high in March is around 15.1°C with lows near 3.1°C (mean 9.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Springdale in March?▼

March averages 104 mm of rainfall in Springdale, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 263 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest March on record in Springdale?▼

The hottest March reached 28.8°C in 2006. The coldest dipped to -14.2°C in 2002.

Has March in Springdale 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 14.5°C to 16.6°C and overnight lows from 2.9°C to 4°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Springdale?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Springdale and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 15.1°C daytime highs and 3.1°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Springdale?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Springdale, averaging 9.1°C.

What should I pack for Springdale in March?▼

For March in Springdale, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 15.1°C and lows of 3.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Springdale humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 79% — quite humid.

How windy is Springdale in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 0.9 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 1 m/s (1991).

Which March had the most rainfall in Springdale?▼

The wettest March on record was 2008 with 263 mm. On average, March sees 104 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 Springdale 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.