Springfield Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Springfield

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
6.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
-3.8°C
Avg Temp
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1.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
102 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-7.8°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Springfield March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Springfield, with average highs near 6.5°C and lows around -3.8°C (mean 1.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Springfield March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Springfield. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Springfield was 2012 — when the month averaged 6.2°C — while the coldest was 1984 at -3.3°C. Typical March days reach 6.5°C with nights near -3.8°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp0.5°C→3.0°C+2.5°C
Max Temp5.3°C→8.4°C+3.1°C
Min Temp-4.3°C→-2.5°C+1.8°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

-4.0°C–-1.2°C4 yr (9%)
-1.2°C–1.5°C20 yr (44%)
1.5°C–4.3°C18 yr (40%)
4.3°C–7.0°C3 yr (7%)

Springfield March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Springfield, averaging 102 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2010 with 237 mm, while the driest was 1981 at 17 mm.

Springfield March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Springfield during March averages 83%. The most humid March was 1993 at 92%, and the least humid was 1985 at 73%.

Springfield March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Springfield. The sunniest March was 2021 at 4.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1991 at 3.1.

Springfield March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Springfield during March is 0.4 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2017, 2018 and 2025, among others at 0.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2022, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0.4 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Springfield

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Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cold
Afternoon
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Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★☆☆☆

How March Ranks in Springfield

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

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Springfield March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp0.8°C0.9°C1.3°C1.3°C3.1°C+2.3°C
Avg High5.9°C6.0°C6.5°C6.3°C8.5°C+2.6°C
Avg Low-4.3°C-4.2°C-3.8°C-3.6°C-2.3°C+2°C
Avg Rain97 mm112 mm97 mm95 mm110 mm+13 mm

Extreme March Records in Springfield

🔥Warmest March25.9°C1998
🧊Coldest March-24.5°C2015
🌧️Wettest March237 mm2010
🏜️Driest March17 mm1981
🌬️Windiest March0.5 m/s1983

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Springfield have risen by about 2.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -24.5°C (2015) to a record high of 25.9°C (1998).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm, with a wettest year of 237 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Springfield?

A quieter season to visit Springfield

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Springfield. That said, March — with days averaging 6.5°C and nights around -3.8°C (mean 1.4°C) and higher rainfall (102 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Springfield'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 →

Springfield Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Springfield, with average highs near 6.5°C and lows around -3.8°C (mean 1.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 102 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 102 mm of rainfall in Springfield, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 237 mm (2010), and the driest just 17 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 0.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.6 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 2.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.3°C to 8.4°C and overnight lows from -4.3°C to -2.5°C over the same span.
March Weather in Springfield, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20259.9°C4.0°C-2.0°C19.7°C-12.1°C94 mm78%0.5 m/s3.6
20248.6°C3.7°C-1.2°C17.2°C-6.1°C218 mm86%0.4 m/s3.5
20236.6°C2.0°C-2.7°C13.5°C-8.1°C108 mm84%0.4 m/s3.6
20227.9°C2.4°C-3.1°C20.6°C-12.4°C83 mm83%0.4 m/s3.5
20218.8°C2.7°C-3.3°C21.7°C-11.2°C57 mm78%0.4 m/s4.4
20209.2°C3.7°C-1.8°C17.2°C-9.6°C98 mm83%0.4 m/s3.6
20195.2°C0.2°C-4.7°C15.4°C-15.0°C64 mm85%0.4 m/s3.8
20185.1°C0.8°C-3.4°C14.1°C-12.1°C84 mm85%0.5 m/s3.5
20173.7°C-1.2°C-6.1°C14.8°C-14.6°C93 mm79%0.5 m/s3.7
201610.2°C4.5°C-1.2°C20.3°C-8.3°C64 mm80%0.4 m/s4
20152.5°C-2.4°C-7.4°C9.4°C-24.5°C70 mm86%0.4 m/s3.7
20143.7°C-1.7°C-7.1°C11.9°C-17.0°C116 mm79%0.4 m/s3.7
20134.9°C0.6°C-3.8°C11.4°C-10.4°C64 mm83%0.4 m/s3.6
2012 🔥11.7°C6.2°C0.7°C23.7°C-10.0°C36 mm83%0.4 m/s3.9
20116.1°C1.3°C-3.5°C15.7°C-13.5°C117 mm84%0.4 m/s3.6
2010 🌧️9.4°C4.7°C0.0°C18.7°C-5.5°C237 mm86%0.4 m/s3.4
20096.9°C1.7°C-3.4°C16.0°C-15.4°C64 mm82%0.4 m/s3.9
20086.0°C1.2°C-3.5°C14.7°C-8.9°C149 mm84%0.4 m/s3.6
20075.1°C-0.6°C-6.2°C17.0°C-19.4°C128 mm86%0.4 m/s3.7
20066.5°C1.3°C-4.0°C17.8°C-10.4°C18 mm81%0.4 m/s4.1
20054.1°C-0.8°C-5.7°C14.9°C-12.8°C101 mm86%0.4 m/s3.8
20047.2°C2.3°C-2.6°C18.2°C-10.8°C83 mm84%0.4 m/s3.3
20037.4°C1.3°C-4.8°C19.6°C-18.0°C89 mm85%0.4 m/s3.7
20028.7°C3.4°C-2.0°C17.4°C-8.7°C83 mm75%0.4 m/s3.4
20013.7°C-0.3°C-4.3°C12.9°C-9.7°C164 mm86%0.4 m/s3.2
20009.8°C4.0°C-1.8°C19.4°C-11.6°C94 mm81%0.4 m/s3.6
19996.7°C1.5°C-3.7°C18.7°C-12.5°C109 mm82%0.5 m/s3.8
19987.4°C2.5°C-2.3°C25.9°C-13.6°C131 mm87%0.4 m/s3.4
19974.9°C0.4°C-4.2°C15.9°C-11.4°C139 mm84%0.4 m/s3.5
19963.9°C-1.1°C-6.2°C11.4°C-20.4°C75 mm85%0.4 m/s3.9
19957.8°C2.5°C-2.9°C14.9°C-10.4°C53 mm86%0.4 m/s3.5
19944.8°C0.1°C-4.7°C15.3°C-15.5°C145 mm90%0.4 m/s3.6
19933.5°C-1.4°C-6.4°C17.9°C-20.1°C162 mm92%0.4 m/s3.4
19925.2°C0.0°C-5.2°C15.1°C-11.9°C108 mm82%0.4 m/s3.5
19917.6°C2.5°C-2.7°C19.0°C-9.4°C128 mm85%0.4 m/s3.1
19908.1°C2.3°C-3.5°C20.7°C-16.0°C71 mm84%0.4 m/s3.6
19895.6°C0.3°C-5.0°C21.1°C-14.3°C87 mm82%0.4 m/s3.6
19886.8°C1.4°C-4.1°C16.9°C-13.4°C75 mm81%0.4 m/s3.9
19877.4°C2.1°C-3.1°C18.5°C-13.6°C131 mm85%0.4 m/s3.4
19866.9°C1.1°C-4.7°C18.6°C-17.4°C90 mm86%0.4 m/s3.9
19857.5°C2.2°C-3.0°C19.5°C-11.2°C74 mm73%0.4 m/s3.8
1984 ❄️0.7°C-3.3°C-7.2°C8.8°C-19.1°C128 mm90%0.5 m/s3.7
19836.4°C2.1°C-2.3°C12.9°C-9.3°C190 mm85%0.5 m/s—
19825.9°C0.3°C-5.3°C15.3°C-17.1°C82 mm84%0.4 m/s—
19816.1°C1.2°C-3.8°C19.9°C-10.0°C17 mm81%0.4 m/s—

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

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Springfield March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Springfield in March?▼

The average high in March is around 6.5°C with lows near -3.8°C (mean 1.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Springfield in March?▼

March averages 102 mm of rainfall in Springfield, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 237 mm in 2010.

What was the hottest March on record in Springfield?▼

The hottest March reached 25.9°C in 1998. The coldest dipped to -24.5°C in 2015.

Has March in Springfield 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 2.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 5.3°C to 8.4°C and overnight lows from -4.3°C to -2.5°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Springfield?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Springfield and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 6.5°C daytime highs and -3.8°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Springfield?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Springfield, averaging 1.4°C.

What should I pack for Springfield in March?▼

For March in Springfield, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 6.5°C and lows of -3.8°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Springfield humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Springfield in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 0.4 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 0.5 m/s (1983).

Which March had the most rainfall in Springfield?▼

The wettest March on record was 2010 with 237 mm. On average, March sees 102 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 Springfield 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.