Crossville Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Crossville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
13.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
2.1°C
Avg Temp
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7.9°C
Avg Rain
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127 mm
Avg Humidity
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82%
Avg Wind
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0.2 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

Crossville March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Crossville, with average highs near 13.7°C and lows around 2.1°C (mean 7.9°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 127 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

Crossville March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Crossville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Crossville was 2012 — when the month averaged 13.1°C — while the coldest was 2013 at 4.3°C. Typical March days reach 13.7°C with nights near 2.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.1°C→9.2°C+2.1°C
Max Temp13.0°C→15.6°C+2.6°C
Min Temp1.2°C→2.8°C+1.6°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

4.0°C–6.5°C9 yr (20%)
6.5°C–9.0°C23 yr (51%)
9.0°C–11.5°C11 yr (24%)
11.5°C–14.0°C2 yr (4%)

Crossville March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is a relatively wet time of year in Crossville, averaging 127 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 1994 with 269 mm, while the driest was 2003 at 47 mm.

Crossville March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Crossville during March averages 82%. The most humid March was 2020 at 89%, and the least humid was 1986 at 75%.

Crossville March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Crossville. The sunniest Marchs were 2022 and 2025 at 4.7 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2020 at 3.2.

Crossville March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Crossville during March is 0.2 m/s. The windiest Marchs were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s, while the calmest were 2002, 2012 and 2020, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Crossville

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

How March Ranks in Crossville

🥶4th coolest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Crossville Weather by Month

Crossville March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp7.5°C7.1°C8.3°C7.8°C9.5°C+2°C
Avg High13.5°C12.7°C14.3°C13.4°C15.7°C+2.2°C
Avg Low1.4°C1.6°C2.4°C2.2°C3.3°C+1.9°C
Avg Rain99 mm155 mm110 mm117 mm165 mm+66 mm

Extreme March Records in Crossville

🔥Warmest March27.4°C2007
🧊Coldest March-13.1°C1996
🌧️Wettest March269 mm1994
🏜️Driest March47 mm2003
🌬️Windiest March0.2 m/s1981

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Crossville 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 -13.1°C (1996) to a record high of 27.4°C (2007).

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Rainfall in March is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 127 mm, with a wettest year of 269 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Crossville?

A quieter season to visit Crossville

If your dates are flexible, the more temperate months of June and September tend to be the most comfortable for visiting Crossville. That said, March — with days averaging 13.7°C and nights around 2.1°C (mean 7.9°C) and higher rainfall (127 mm) — can still be rewarding for travellers who don't mind the cooler conditions, and often means fewer crowds.

See Crossville'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 →

Crossville Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Crossville, with average highs near 13.7°C and lows around 2.1°C (mean 7.9°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 127 mm of rainfall and 82% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 127 mm of rainfall in Crossville, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 269 mm (1994), and the driest just 47 mm (2003). Humidity sits around 82% and average wind speed is 0.2 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 2.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 13°C to 15.6°C and overnight lows from 1.2°C to 2.8°C over the same span.
March Weather in Crossville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202516.2°C9.3°C2.4°C23.2°C-6.4°C179 mm76%0.2 m/s4.7
202416.3°C9.9°C3.5°C22.3°C-5.5°C116 mm80%0.2 m/s4.4
202314.6°C8.3°C1.9°C22.5°C-7.1°C128 mm79%0.2 m/s4.4
202214.9°C8.6°C2.3°C21.7°C-8.4°C95 mm81%0.2 m/s4.7
202116.2°C10.0°C3.8°C20.9°C-4.0°C261 mm81%0.2 m/s4
202015.9°C10.8°C5.7°C23.8°C-3.3°C211 mm89%0.1 m/s3.2
201912.1°C6.1°C0.2°C20.4°C-11.0°C113 mm81%0.2 m/s4.4
201812.1°C6.8°C1.6°C20.9°C-4.7°C122 mm84%0.2 m/s3.8
201714.3°C8.4°C2.4°C24.7°C-7.5°C141 mm79%0.2 m/s4.4
201615.9°C10.6°C5.3°C23.0°C-3.5°C65 mm84%0.2 m/s4.2
201514.0°C8.1°C2.1°C20.5°C-11.7°C126 mm85%0.2 m/s3.8
201412.2°C5.8°C-0.5°C20.0°C-12.9°C94 mm82%0.2 m/s4.3
2013 ❄️9.6°C4.3°C-1.0°C19.8°C-7.0°C137 mm83%0.2 m/s3.7
2012 🔥18.4°C13.1°C7.7°C25.0°C-4.0°C125 mm85%0.1 m/s4.6
201113.6°C8.2°C2.9°C22.5°C-3.4°C166 mm86%0.2 m/s3.5
201011.8°C6.7°C1.6°C21.8°C-3.8°C84 mm85%0.2 m/s3.5
200913.9°C8.6°C3.3°C21.6°C-9.7°C123 mm82%0.2 m/s3.6
200813.8°C7.6°C1.4°C19.6°C-5.9°C123 mm82%0.2 m/s4
200717.9°C11.7°C5.5°C27.4°C-5.6°C72 mm78%0.2 m/s4.6
200613.5°C7.5°C1.6°C23.7°C-5.0°C85 mm79%0.2 m/s4.4
200512.1°C6.6°C1.1°C22.0°C-6.0°C70 mm83%0.2 m/s4.2
200415.1°C9.4°C3.8°C22.4°C-4.6°C151 mm81%0.2 m/s4.6
200314.9°C9.1°C3.4°C21.0°C-5.0°C47 mm84%0.2 m/s4
200214.0°C7.6°C1.2°C22.0°C-9.4°C243 mm82%0.1 m/s4
200110.9°C5.4°C-0.1°C16.3°C-6.6°C69 mm80%0.2 m/s4.2
200016.6°C9.7°C2.7°C23.9°C-4.5°C112 mm76%0.2 m/s4.5
199910.7°C4.9°C-0.9°C18.0°C-6.1°C107 mm81%0.2 m/s4.3
199812.0°C7.0°C2.0°C24.0°C-10.3°C129 mm84%0.1 m/s3.7
199715.8°C9.8°C3.8°C21.8°C-5.8°C184 mm82%0.2 m/s4.4
19969.9°C4.4°C-1.1°C18.1°C-13.1°C165 mm82%0.2 m/s3.9
199515.2°C8.8°C2.3°C22.2°C-10.4°C100 mm82%0.2 m/s4.4
1994 🌧️12.3°C6.7°C1.0°C19.8°C-5.3°C269 mm85%0.2 m/s4
19939.9°C5.4°C0.9°C23.5°C-10.9°C166 mm85%0.2 m/s3.3
199212.7°C6.8°C1.0°C21.3°C-7.3°C102 mm83%0.2 m/s4.1
199113.7°C8.3°C2.9°C22.7°C-4.4°C213 mm84%0.2 m/s4
199014.4°C9.2°C4.0°C23.5°C-5.9°C120 mm85%0.1 m/s3.8
198915.1°C9.1°C3.0°C22.0°C-4.3°C159 mm85%0.2 m/s3.8
198813.2°C7.1°C1.1°C20.7°C-7.4°C87 mm82%0.2 m/s4.3
198713.4°C7.6°C1.8°C21.1°C-5.3°C67 mm83%0.2 m/s4.3
198614.2°C7.6°C1.0°C24.0°C-7.1°C63 mm75%0.2 m/s4.6
198514.6°C8.5°C2.4°C23.7°C-4.8°C71 mm82%0.1 m/s4.1
198411.3°C5.8°C0.3°C21.0°C-7.5°C145 mm85%0.1 m/s3.6
198313.0°C7.4°C1.7°C20.3°C-5.5°C74 mm82%0.2 m/s—
198214.4°C8.6°C2.8°C26.6°C-9.3°C126 mm86%0.1 m/s—
198111.9°C5.4°C-1.1°C23.4°C-5.8°C98 mm78%0.2 m/s—

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

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Crossville March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Crossville in March?▼

The average high in March is around 13.7°C with lows near 2.1°C (mean 7.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Crossville in March?▼

March averages 127 mm of rainfall in Crossville, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 269 mm in 1994.

What was the hottest March on record in Crossville?▼

The hottest March reached 27.4°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to -13.1°C in 1996.

Has March in Crossville 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 13°C to 15.6°C and overnight lows from 1.2°C to 2.8°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Crossville?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Crossville and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 13.7°C daytime highs and 2.1°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Crossville?▼

Not quite — March is the 4th coolest month in Crossville, averaging 7.9°C.

What should I pack for Crossville in March?▼

For March in Crossville, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 13.7°C and lows of 2.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Crossville humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 82% — quite humid.

How windy is Crossville in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 0.2 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 0.2 m/s (1981).

Which March had the most rainfall in Crossville?▼

The wettest March on record was 1994 with 269 mm. On average, March sees 127 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 Crossville 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.