Johnstown Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Johnstown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
7.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
-3.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
2.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
83 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
3.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-7°C
temp difference
❄️Cold afternoons🥶Freezing mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Johnstown March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Johnstown, with average highs near 7.3°C and lows around -3.2°C (mean 2.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Johnstown March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Johnstown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Johnstown was 2012 — when the month averaged 8.5°C — while the coldest was 1984 at -2.3°C. Typical March days reach 7.3°C with nights near -3.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp0.7°C→4.1°C+3.4°C
Max Temp5.6°C→9.9°C+4.3°C
Min Temp-4.2°C→-1.7°C+2.5°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

-3.0°C–0.0°C11 yr (24%)
0.0°C–3.0°C20 yr (44%)
3.0°C–6.0°C13 yr (29%)
6.0°C–9.0°C1 yr (2%)

Johnstown March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Johnstown, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1993 with 149 mm, while the driest was 2006 at 34 mm.

Johnstown March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Johnstown during March averages 83%. The most humid March was 1993 at 94%, and the least humid was 2021 at 76%.

Johnstown March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 3.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Johnstown. The sunniest Marchs were 1999 and 2021 at 4.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2001 at 2.8.

Johnstown March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Johnstown during March is 0.6 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2017, 2023 and 2025, among others at 0.7 m/s, while the calmest were 1990, 2010 and 2016 at 0.5 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Johnstown

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

How March Ranks in Johnstown

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌵6th 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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Johnstown March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp1.2°C1.3°C2.2°C1.9°C4.4°C+3.2°C
Avg High6.6°C6.2°C7.5°C7.1°C10.1°C+3.5°C
Avg Low-4.1°C-3.7°C-3.1°C-3.2°C-1.4°C+2.7°C
Avg Rain89 mm92 mm79 mm75 mm76 mm-13 mm

Extreme March Records in Johnstown

🔥Warmest March24.7°C2012
🧊Coldest March-21.2°C1993
🌧️Wettest March149 mm1993
🏜️Driest March34 mm2006
🌬️Windiest March0.7 m/s1981

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Johnstown 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 -21.2°C (1993) to a record high of 24.7°C (2012).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm, with a wettest year of 149 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Johnstown?

A quieter season to visit Johnstown

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of July and August tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Johnstown. That said, March — with days averaging 7.3°C and nights around -3.2°C (mean 2.1°C) and higher rainfall (83 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Johnstown'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 →

Johnstown Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Johnstown, with average highs near 7.3°C and lows around -3.2°C (mean 2.1°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 83 mm of rainfall in Johnstown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 149 mm (1993), and the driest just 34 mm (2006). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 0.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 3.5 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 5.6°C to 9.9°C and overnight lows from -4.2°C to -1.7°C over the same span.
March Weather in Johnstown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202511.3°C4.9°C-1.6°C22.5°C-9.5°C43 mm78%0.7 m/s3.9
202410.1°C5.1°C0.0°C20.7°C-6.0°C95 mm83%0.6 m/s3.8
20237.9°C2.6°C-2.8°C17.7°C-8.4°C83 mm81%0.7 m/s3.5
20229.3°C3.7°C-2.0°C20.7°C-12.1°C64 mm82%0.6 m/s3.5
202110.8°C4.3°C-2.2°C20.0°C-11.4°C55 mm76%0.6 m/s4.1
202010.9°C5.5°C0.1°C21.0°C-9.3°C114 mm83%0.6 m/s3.3
20195.7°C0.8°C-4.0°C18.3°C-13.1°C53 mm84%0.6 m/s3.7
20183.7°C-0.7°C-5.1°C16.4°C-9.8°C70 mm85%0.6 m/s3.3
20176.1°C1.3°C-3.5°C17.8°C-13.9°C104 mm82%0.7 m/s3.2
201611.3°C5.4°C-0.4°C20.1°C-7.3°C44 mm82%0.5 m/s3.5
20155.3°C-0.1°C-5.6°C15.1°C-18.3°C89 mm83%0.6 m/s3.4
20144.8°C-1.0°C-6.8°C16.1°C-16.7°C50 mm78%0.6 m/s3.7
20133.4°C-0.6°C-4.5°C14.5°C-11.5°C56 mm85%0.6 m/s2.9
2012 🔥14.3°C8.5°C2.7°C24.7°C-7.6°C67 mm83%0.6 m/s3.8
20116.5°C1.5°C-3.5°C18.3°C-10.3°C125 mm83%0.6 m/s3.6
20109.4°C3.9°C-1.6°C20.2°C-13.8°C93 mm85%0.5 m/s3.9
20098.5°C2.9°C-2.7°C18.6°C-14.5°C42 mm80%0.6 m/s3.7
20086.6°C1.5°C-3.6°C14.3°C-10.5°C122 mm87%0.6 m/s3.3
20078.4°C2.8°C-2.9°C21.0°C-14.4°C109 mm85%0.6 m/s3.7
20067.6°C2.4°C-2.7°C21.7°C-8.9°C34 mm79%0.6 m/s3.7
20053.9°C-0.6°C-5.2°C14.4°C-14.8°C79 mm88%0.6 m/s3.2
20048.5°C3.4°C-1.6°C20.7°C-10.0°C78 mm85%0.6 m/s3.3
20038.8°C2.6°C-3.6°C20.1°C-16.2°C60 mm85%0.6 m/s3.5
20027.5°C2.3°C-3.0°C18.8°C-13.6°C104 mm78%0.7 m/s3.2
20014.5°C-0.1°C-4.7°C10.1°C-9.6°C86 mm81%0.6 m/s2.8
200010.3°C4.5°C-1.3°C21.9°C-7.3°C71 mm79%0.6 m/s3.4
19994.7°C-0.6°C-5.9°C18.8°C-16.4°C73 mm83%0.7 m/s4.1
19987.5°C3.3°C-0.9°C24.1°C-11.3°C59 mm85%0.6 m/s3.6
19976.9°C2.1°C-2.8°C17.5°C-8.9°C104 mm84%0.7 m/s3
19964.1°C-1.1°C-6.2°C14.5°C-16.1°C109 mm83%0.6 m/s3.5
19959.5°C3.4°C-2.8°C19.8°C-13.4°C36 mm80%0.6 m/s3.5
19943.6°C-0.6°C-4.8°C19.8°C-11.8°C143 mm91%0.6 m/s3.5
1993 🌧️3.5°C-0.9°C-5.3°C17.1°C-21.2°C149 mm94%0.6 m/s3.2
19925.3°C0.2°C-4.8°C20.0°C-14.7°C96 mm87%0.6 m/s3.7
19917.8°C3.1°C-1.7°C18.7°C-10.5°C114 mm86%0.6 m/s3.1
19909.1°C3.6°C-1.9°C22.9°C-13.5°C40 mm82%0.5 m/s3.4
19896.6°C0.9°C-4.7°C22.1°C-19.0°C136 mm86%0.6 m/s3.4
19887.7°C1.9°C-4.0°C20.9°C-14.3°C65 mm81%0.6 m/s3.9
19879.0°C2.9°C-3.1°C19.3°C-12.0°C63 mm80%0.6 m/s4
19867.7°C1.9°C-4.0°C20.8°C-16.0°C69 mm84%0.6 m/s3.5
19857.5°C2.1°C-3.3°C20.0°C-11.6°C148 mm82%0.7 m/s3.5
1984 ❄️2.1°C-2.3°C-6.6°C13.0°C-15.7°C95 mm88%0.6 m/s3.7
19837.6°C2.7°C-2.2°C18.9°C-10.8°C91 mm83%0.6 m/s—
19826.0°C0.9°C-4.1°C16.5°C-12.9°C90 mm85%0.7 m/s—
19815.0°C0.2°C-4.7°C18.8°C-12.3°C43 mm81%0.7 m/s—

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

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Johnstown March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Johnstown in March?▼

The average high in March is around 7.3°C with lows near -3.2°C (mean 2.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Johnstown in March?▼

March averages 83 mm of rainfall in Johnstown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 149 mm in 1993.

What was the hottest March on record in Johnstown?▼

The hottest March reached 24.7°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to -21.2°C in 1993.

Has March in Johnstown 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 5.6°C to 9.9°C and overnight lows from -4.2°C to -1.7°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Johnstown?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Johnstown and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 7.3°C daytime highs and -3.2°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Johnstown?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Johnstown, averaging 2.1°C.

What should I pack for Johnstown in March?▼

For March in Johnstown, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 7.3°C and lows of -3.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Johnstown humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Johnstown in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 0.6 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 0.7 m/s (1981).

Which March had the most rainfall in Johnstown?▼

The wettest March on record was 1993 with 149 mm. On average, March sees 83 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 Johnstown 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.