Shawnee Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Shawnee

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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13.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
0.5°C
Avg Temp
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6.8°C
Avg Rain
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65 mm
Avg Humidity
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74%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-5.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Shawnee March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Shawnee, with average highs near 13°C and lows around 0.5°C (mean 6.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 65 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

Shawnee March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Shawnee. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Shawnee was 2012 — when the month averaged 14°C — while the coldest was 1998 at 2.6°C. Typical March days reach 13°C with nights near 0.5°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp5.9°C→8.0°C+2.1°C
Max Temp11.9°C→14.7°C+2.8°C
Min Temp0.0°C→1.4°C+1.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

2.0°C–5.0°C10 yr (22%)
5.0°C–8.0°C23 yr (51%)
8.0°C–11.0°C10 yr (22%)
11.0°C–14.0°C2 yr (4%)

Shawnee March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Shawnee, averaging 65 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2004 with 125 mm, while the driest was 1994 at 13 mm.

Shawnee March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Shawnee during March averages 74%. The most humid March was 1998 at 84%, and the least humid was 1996 at 63%.

Shawnee March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Shawnee. The sunniest Marchs were 1997 and 2015 at 4.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1990, 1993 and 1998, among others at 3.3.

Shawnee March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Shawnee during March is 3.9 m/s. The windiest March was 1991 at 4.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2001 at 2.9 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Shawnee

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Freezing
Morning
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Cool
Afternoon
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Cold
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How March Ranks in Shawnee

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Shawnee Weather by Month

Shawnee March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp6.3°C6.0°C6.7°C7.1°C8.2°C+1.9°C
Avg High12.5°C12.2°C13.0°C13.2°C14.7°C+2.2°C
Avg Low0.2°C-0.2°C0.4°C0.9°C1.7°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain70 mm60 mm67 mm56 mm76 mm+6 mm

Extreme March Records in Shawnee

🔥Warmest March28.9°C1991
🧊Coldest March-22.2°C1998
🌧️Wettest March125 mm2004
🏜️Driest March13 mm1994
🌬️Windiest March4.5 m/s1991

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Shawnee have risen by about 2.1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -22.2°C (1998) to a record high of 28.9°C (1991).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 65 mm, with a wettest year of 125 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Shawnee?

A good time to visit Shawnee

March is a good time to visit Shawnee, with days averaging 13°C and nights around 0.5°C (mean 6.8°C, cooler than Shawnee's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. September and June are marginally more temperate, but March still suits most travellers.

See Shawnee'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 →

Shawnee Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Shawnee, with average highs near 13°C and lows around 0.5°C (mean 6.8°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 65 mm of rainfall and 74% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 65 mm of rainfall in Shawnee, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 125 mm (2004), and the driest just 13 mm (1994). Humidity sits around 74% and average wind speed is 3.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.9 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 11.9°C to 14.7°C and overnight lows from 0°C to 1.4°C over the same span.
March Weather in Shawnee, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202516.7°C9.7°C2.7°C25.0°C-4.9°C53 mm67%4.2 m/s4.4
202416.1°C9.2°C2.3°C25.0°C-6.0°C39 mm71%3.9 m/s4.2
202311.6°C5.5°C-0.5°C24.8°C-8.5°C57 mm75%4 m/s3.6
202213.6°C6.8°C-0.1°C25.8°C-11.5°C107 mm67%4.2 m/s3.9
202115.3°C9.0°C2.7°C23.7°C-4.5°C102 mm74%4.3 m/s4
202014.7°C8.7°C2.8°C23.6°C-5.7°C97 mm79%3.4 m/s3.7
201910.0°C4.2°C-1.7°C18.7°C-18.9°C82 mm80%3.7 m/s3.7
201812.7°C6.4°C0.0°C23.0°C-6.0°C57 mm72%4 m/s3.5
201714.8°C8.9°C3.0°C27.9°C-5.8°C78 mm69%4.2 m/s3.6
201615.8°C9.7°C3.6°C24.0°C-4.4°C49 mm74%3.9 m/s3.9
201514.4°C7.5°C0.6°C25.1°C-12.2°C24 mm72%3.1 m/s4.6
201411.3°C4.1°C-3.1°C24.5°C-19.8°C23 mm66%4.2 m/s4.5
20139.3°C3.5°C-2.3°C26.0°C-10.8°C44 mm74%3.7 m/s3.5
2012 🔥19.9°C14.0°C8.1°C27.3°C-3.7°C100 mm76%4 m/s4.1
201111.7°C5.9°C0.0°C25.8°C-5.7°C49 mm78%3.8 m/s3.5
201012.3°C6.6°C1.0°C25.3°C-4.2°C57 mm82%3.7 m/s3.6
200912.5°C6.5°C0.5°C23.5°C-10.0°C113 mm76%4.2 m/s3.7
200810.6°C4.6°C-1.5°C21.4°C-11.3°C74 mm79%3.6 m/s3.7
200716.8°C11.0°C5.1°C24.6°C-6.4°C81 mm79%4 m/s3.8
200613.3°C7.0°C0.7°C23.6°C-5.4°C65 mm72%4.2 m/s3.6
200512.5°C6.3°C0.0°C20.4°C-6.4°C25 mm72%3.7 m/s4.2
2004 🌧️14.5°C8.3°C2.1°C24.0°C-4.3°C125 mm74%4 m/s3.7
200313.1°C6.3°C-0.4°C24.6°C-10.8°C38 mm70%3.7 m/s4
200211.6°C4.8°C-1.9°C21.7°C-14.8°C20 mm68%4 m/s4.2
200110.4°C4.3°C-1.8°C19.9°C-6.7°C63 mm76%2.9 m/s4.2
200014.7°C8.2°C1.6°C23.7°C-5.2°C67 mm70%3.5 m/s4
199911.3°C5.0°C-1.3°C19.8°C-6.2°C36 mm76%3.7 m/s4.3
1998 ❄️7.4°C2.6°C-2.3°C23.5°C-22.2°C111 mm84%4.3 m/s3.3
199714.2°C7.2°C0.1°C22.1°C-6.3°C25 mm72%3.9 m/s4.6
199610.0°C3.3°C-3.4°C21.2°C-15.3°C41 mm63%4.2 m/s4.2
199513.5°C7.4°C1.2°C26.3°C-15.6°C38 mm74%3.9 m/s3.7
199413.4°C6.6°C-0.3°C24.1°C-5.7°C13 mm76%3.3 m/s4.5
19939.6°C4.3°C-1.1°C23.0°C-11.1°C63 mm83%3.3 m/s3.3
199213.5°C7.5°C1.5°C23.3°C-7.3°C106 mm77%4 m/s3.8
199115.7°C8.5°C1.3°C28.9°C-6.1°C57 mm65%4.5 m/s4.3
199013.1°C7.5°C1.8°C23.9°C-9.2°C110 mm77%3.9 m/s3.3
198913.6°C6.5°C-0.5°C23.9°C-9.6°C71 mm70%4.3 m/s4.4
198812.0°C5.5°C-1.1°C23.7°C-9.7°C56 mm70%4.1 m/s4.3
198713.1°C7.4°C1.7°C20.2°C-6.7°C98 mm80%3.7 m/s3.9
198614.5°C8.0°C1.5°C25.6°C-7.5°C37 mm77%4.4 m/s4.2
198513.6°C7.6°C1.6°C22.6°C-5.6°C60 mm77%3.8 m/s4.1
19847.9°C2.7°C-2.5°C18.7°C-8.3°C112 mm82%3.8 m/s3.3
198311.3°C6.1°C1.0°C22.6°C-6.4°C87 mm79%3.7 m/s—
198212.4°C6.0°C-0.4°C24.5°C-7.5°C62 mm74%3.8 m/s—
198114.3°C7.3°C0.4°C23.4°C-5.3°C48 mm65%3.7 m/s—

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

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Shawnee March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Shawnee in March?▼

The average high in March is around 13°C with lows near 0.5°C (mean 6.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Shawnee in March?▼

March averages 65 mm of rainfall in Shawnee, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 125 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest March on record in Shawnee?▼

The hottest March reached 28.9°C in 1991. The coldest dipped to -22.2°C in 1998.

Has March in Shawnee 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 11.9°C to 14.7°C and overnight lows from 0°C to 1.4°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Shawnee?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Shawnee and one of the drier months, so plan for around 13°C daytime highs and 0.5°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Shawnee?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Shawnee, averaging 6.8°C.

What should I pack for Shawnee in March?▼

For March in Shawnee, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 13°C and lows of 0.5°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Shawnee humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 74% — moderately humid.

How windy is Shawnee in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.9 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 4.5 m/s (1991).

Which March had the most rainfall in Shawnee?▼

The wettest March on record was 2004 with 125 mm. On average, March sees 65 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 Shawnee 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.