Greensburg Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Greensburg

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
8.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
-2.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
2.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
82 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Greensburg March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Greensburg, with average highs near 8.3°C and lows around -2.6°C (mean 2.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 82 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Greensburg March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Greensburg. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Greensburg was 2012 — when the month averaged 9.1°C — while the coldest was 1984 at -1.4°C. Typical March days reach 8.3°C with nights near -2.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp1.6°C→5.0°C+3.4°C
Max Temp6.8°C→11.1°C+4.3°C
Min Temp-3.5°C→-1.1°C+2.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-2.0°C–1.0°C12 yr (27%)
1.0°C–4.0°C20 yr (44%)
4.0°C–7.0°C12 yr (27%)
7.0°C–10.0°C1 yr (2%)

Greensburg March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Greensburg, averaging 82 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1989 with 149 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 42 mm.

Greensburg March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Greensburg during March averages 82%. The most humid March was 1993 at 92%, and the least humid was 2021 at 75%.

Greensburg March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Greensburg. The sunniest March was 2021 at 4.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2001 at 2.8.

Greensburg March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Greensburg during March is 0.6 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.6 m/s, while the calmest were 2015, 2016 and 2020, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Greensburg

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

How March Ranks in Greensburg

🥶4th 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 Greensburg Weather by Month

Greensburg March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp2.1°C2.2°C3.0°C2.7°C5.2°C+3.1°C
Avg High7.6°C7.4°C8.4°C8.1°C11.2°C+3.6°C
Avg Low-3.4°C-3.0°C-2.5°C-2.6°C-0.8°C+2.6°C
Avg Rain89 mm88 mm79 mm77 mm76 mm-13 mm

Extreme March Records in Greensburg

🔥Warmest March26.0°C2012
🧊Coldest March-17.6°C2015
🌧️Wettest March149 mm1989
🏜️Driest March42 mm1995
🌬️Windiest March0.6 m/s1981

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Greensburg have risen by about 3.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -17.6°C (2015) to a record high of 26°C (2012).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 82 mm, with a wettest year of 149 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Greensburg?

A quieter season to visit Greensburg

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of August and July tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Greensburg. That said, March — with days averaging 8.3°C and nights around -2.6°C (mean 2.9°C) and higher rainfall (82 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Greensburg'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 →

Greensburg Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Greensburg, with average highs near 8.3°C and lows around -2.6°C (mean 2.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 82 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 82 mm of rainfall in Greensburg, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 149 mm (1989), and the driest just 42 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 0.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.4 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 3.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 6.8°C to 11.1°C and overnight lows from -3.5°C to -1.1°C over the same span.
March Weather in Greensburg, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202512.5°C5.8°C-1.0°C23.3°C-8.9°C45 mm77%0.6 m/s3.8
202411.5°C6.1°C0.6°C21.7°C-5.8°C93 mm81%0.6 m/s3.7
20239.0°C3.3°C-2.3°C19.2°C-7.7°C87 mm79%0.6 m/s3.4
202210.3°C4.5°C-1.2°C21.0°C-11.1°C61 mm81%0.6 m/s3.6
202112.2°C5.4°C-1.4°C21.2°C-9.0°C59 mm75%0.6 m/s4.2
202011.9°C6.3°C0.7°C23.8°C-9.1°C114 mm82%0.5 m/s3.2
20196.9°C1.7°C-3.5°C21.1°C-12.7°C48 mm83%0.6 m/s3.5
20184.4°C-0.1°C-4.6°C17.1°C-8.8°C79 mm85%0.6 m/s3.5
20177.2°C2.4°C-2.4°C18.8°C-12.3°C105 mm82%0.6 m/s3.3
201612.5°C6.6°C0.6°C20.8°C-5.8°C53 mm81%0.5 m/s3.3
20156.3°C0.6°C-5.2°C16.4°C-17.6°C102 mm83%0.5 m/s3.3
20145.8°C-0.2°C-6.2°C17.2°C-16.2°C50 mm76%0.6 m/s3.6
20134.2°C0.2°C-3.8°C16.6°C-10.2°C53 mm85%0.5 m/s2.9
2012 🔥15.1°C9.1°C3.1°C26.0°C-6.2°C81 mm83%0.5 m/s3.8
20117.6°C2.4°C-2.8°C18.9°C-9.7°C119 mm83%0.6 m/s3.5
201010.6°C4.7°C-1.2°C21.1°C-10.4°C74 mm83%0.5 m/s3.9
20099.8°C3.9°C-2.0°C19.0°C-13.1°C52 mm79%0.5 m/s3.7
20087.1°C1.9°C-3.2°C16.0°C-10.0°C119 mm87%0.5 m/s3.1
20079.5°C3.8°C-1.9°C22.3°C-13.2°C122 mm85%0.6 m/s3.5
20068.3°C3.0°C-2.2°C22.5°C-8.3°C46 mm79%0.6 m/s3.4
20054.9°C0.2°C-4.6°C17.6°C-13.5°C71 mm88%0.6 m/s3.1
20049.3°C4.2°C-0.8°C21.4°C-7.7°C84 mm84%0.5 m/s3.2
20039.9°C3.6°C-2.7°C21.0°C-15.1°C49 mm83%0.5 m/s3.5
20028.7°C3.2°C-2.3°C19.8°C-12.8°C103 mm78%0.6 m/s3.1
20015.6°C0.8°C-4.1°C11.1°C-9.2°C79 mm80%0.6 m/s2.8
200011.2°C5.2°C-0.9°C22.8°C-7.6°C69 mm78%0.6 m/s3.4
19995.9°C0.2°C-5.6°C19.2°C-14.0°C58 mm82%0.6 m/s4.1
19988.7°C4.3°C-0.1°C24.5°C-10.9°C54 mm83%0.6 m/s3.4
19977.9°C2.8°C-2.4°C19.3°C-8.2°C111 mm84%0.6 m/s3.1
19964.9°C-0.3°C-5.6°C16.6°C-14.5°C106 mm82%0.6 m/s3.5
199510.5°C4.1°C-2.3°C20.5°C-11.6°C42 mm79%0.5 m/s3.4
19945.4°C0.7°C-3.9°C20.3°C-11.6°C132 mm88%0.6 m/s3.3
19935.1°C0.5°C-4.1°C18.3°C-17.5°C134 mm92%0.5 m/s3
19926.4°C1.2°C-4.0°C22.1°C-13.3°C96 mm86%0.6 m/s3.5
19918.5°C3.8°C-1.0°C19.2°C-10.6°C101 mm86%0.6 m/s3
199010.2°C4.6°C-1.0°C23.4°C-11.3°C45 mm81%0.5 m/s3.4
1989 🌧️7.7°C1.9°C-3.9°C22.6°C-14.6°C149 mm85%0.6 m/s3.5
19888.3°C2.5°C-3.3°C21.0°C-13.1°C71 mm81%0.5 m/s3.4
19879.9°C3.8°C-2.3°C20.2°C-10.5°C69 mm80%0.5 m/s3.9
19868.5°C2.6°C-3.3°C21.4°C-15.4°C63 mm84%0.6 m/s3.5
19858.9°C3.2°C-2.5°C20.5°C-9.8°C144 mm81%0.6 m/s3.3
1984 ❄️3.2°C-1.4°C-6.0°C16.4°C-14.3°C78 mm87%0.6 m/s3.7
19838.9°C3.6°C-1.7°C21.4°C-10.2°C88 mm81%0.6 m/s—
19827.3°C2.0°C-3.3°C17.7°C-11.8°C96 mm84%0.6 m/s—
19815.8°C0.8°C-4.2°C19.2°C-11.9°C48 mm81%0.6 m/s—

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

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Greensburg March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Greensburg in March?▼

The average high in March is around 8.3°C with lows near -2.6°C (mean 2.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Greensburg in March?▼

March averages 82 mm of rainfall in Greensburg, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 149 mm in 1989.

What was the hottest March on record in Greensburg?▼

The hottest March reached 26°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to -17.6°C in 2015.

Has March in Greensburg 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 3.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 6.8°C to 11.1°C and overnight lows from -3.5°C to -1.1°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Greensburg?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Greensburg and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 8.3°C daytime highs and -2.6°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Greensburg?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Greensburg, averaging 2.9°C.

What should I pack for Greensburg in March?▼

For March in Greensburg, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 8.3°C and lows of -2.6°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Greensburg humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Greensburg in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 0.6 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 0.6 m/s (1981).

Which March had the most rainfall in Greensburg?▼

The wettest March on record was 1989 with 149 mm. On average, March sees 82 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 Greensburg 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.