Mesquite Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Mesquite

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
19.9°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.3°C
Avg Temp
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13.6°C
Avg Rain
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83 mm
Avg Humidity
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73%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-5.1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month💨Breezy😊Comfortable humidity

Mesquite March Weather Overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Mesquite, with average highs near 19.9°C and lows around 7.3°C (mean 13.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

Mesquite March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Mesquite. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Mesquite was 2017 — when the month averaged 17.2°C — while the coldest was 2001 at 10.4°C. Typical March days reach 19.9°C with nights near 7.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.5°C→15.1°C+1.6°C
Max Temp19.5°C→21.9°C+2.4°C
Min Temp7.4°C→8.4°C+1°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

10.0°C–12.0°C11 yr (24%)
12.0°C–14.0°C15 yr (33%)
14.0°C–16.0°C14 yr (31%)
16.0°C–18.0°C5 yr (11%)

Mesquite March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is about average for rainfall in Mesquite, averaging 83 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2008 with 188 mm, while the driest was 2011 at 5 mm.

Mesquite March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Mesquite during March averages 73%. The most humid March was 2020 at 82%, and the least humid was 1996 at 56%.

Mesquite March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 4.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Mesquite. The sunniest Marchs were 1986 and 1996 at 5.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1990 and 2020 at 3.4.

Mesquite March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Mesquite during March is 3.6 m/s. The windiest March was 1996 at 4.3 m/s, while the calmest was 2015 at 2.6 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Mesquite

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Cold
Morning
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Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How March Ranks in Mesquite

🥶5th coolest month of the year
🌧️5th wettest month of the year
☀️7th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Mesquite Weather by Month

Mesquite March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp13.1°C12.7°C13.7°C13.9°C15.4°C+2.3°C
Avg High19.5°C18.9°C19.9°C20.1°C21.8°C+2.3°C
Avg Low6.7°C6.5°C7.5°C7.7°C8.9°C+2.2°C
Avg Rain78 mm86 mm100 mm67 mm83 mm+5 mm

Extreme March Records in Mesquite

🔥Warmest March31.9°C2022
🧊Coldest March-8.7°C2014
🌧️Wettest March188 mm2008
🏜️Driest March5 mm2011
🌬️Windiest March4.3 m/s1996

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Mesquite have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of -8.7°C (2014) to a record high of 31.9°C (2022).

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Rainfall in March is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm, with a wettest year of 188 mm.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Mesquite?

A good time to visit Mesquite

March is a good time to visit Mesquite, with days averaging 19.9°C and nights around 7.3°C (mean 13.6°C, cooler than Mesquite's yearly average) and higher rainfall. May and October are marginally more temperate, but March still suits most travellers.

See Mesquite'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 →

Mesquite Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Mesquite, with average highs near 19.9°C and lows around 7.3°C (mean 13.6°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 83 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 83 mm of rainfall in Mesquite, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 188 mm (2008), and the driest just 5 mm (2011). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 3.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.5 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.5°C to 21.9°C and overnight lows from 7.4°C to 8.4°C over the same span.
March Weather in Mesquite, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.6°C16.4°C9.1°C31.7°C2.8°C44 mm62%3.9 m/s5.1
202421.6°C15.7°C9.8°C26.9°C1.6°C102 mm77%3.3 m/s4.4
202320.8°C14.6°C8.4°C28.4°C-2.2°C79 mm72%3.6 m/s4.3
202222.0°C14.1°C6.2°C31.9°C-4.2°C46 mm57%3.7 m/s4.9
202121.6°C14.9°C8.3°C27.4°C2.0°C53 mm67%3.8 m/s4.8
202021.4°C16.4°C11.4°C28.3°C2.8°C177 mm82%3.3 m/s3.4
201917.1°C11.8°C6.4°C25.8°C-6.9°C47 mm73%3.4 m/s4.5
201820.9°C14.7°C8.6°C26.4°C0.5°C58 mm72%3.4 m/s4.9
2017 🔥23.7°C17.2°C10.8°C30.7°C2.0°C37 mm69%3.7 m/s4.7
201620.5°C14.7°C8.9°C28.0°C0.6°C109 mm76%3.8 m/s4.8
201518.4°C13.0°C7.7°C27.3°C-4.8°C78 mm81%2.6 m/s3.7
201419.0°C11.7°C4.3°C28.6°C-8.7°C35 mm68%3.6 m/s4.5
201318.9°C12.1°C5.3°C27.9°C-3.4°C60 mm67%3.6 m/s5.1
201222.4°C16.8°C11.2°C27.4°C1.6°C145 mm77%3.5 m/s4.2
201122.7°C15.6°C8.6°C30.7°C-1.0°C5 mm64%3.8 m/s4.7
201017.6°C11.1°C4.7°C25.9°C-1.1°C93 mm77%3.6 m/s4.9
200920.9°C14.3°C7.7°C30.4°C-3.9°C102 mm69%4.1 m/s4.1
2008 🌧️20.0°C13.5°C6.9°C27.5°C-6.9°C188 mm74%4.1 m/s4.4
200721.9°C16.4°C10.9°C26.4°C-4.3°C135 mm75%3.3 m/s4.4
200621.1°C15.1°C9.2°C29.9°C-2.3°C121 mm67%3.9 m/s4.3
200518.7°C12.4°C6.1°C26.7°C0.7°C47 mm73%3.3 m/s4.6
200421.8°C15.8°C9.8°C27.5°C2.8°C52 mm73%3.5 m/s4.5
200319.2°C12.7°C6.2°C25.9°C-4.0°C25 mm75%3.2 m/s4.5
200218.2°C11.7°C5.2°C28.0°C-8.6°C147 mm74%3.9 m/s4
2001 ❄️15.8°C10.4°C5.1°C23.1°C0.9°C103 mm81%2.7 m/s3.9
200021.6°C14.9°C8.3°C28.4°C-0.4°C78 mm72%3.4 m/s4.3
199918.5°C12.5°C6.5°C23.3°C-1.2°C82 mm76%3.6 m/s4
199817.2°C11.2°C5.3°C26.4°C-5.9°C106 mm77%4.2 m/s4.4
199719.6°C13.6°C7.6°C28.0°C-0.6°C71 mm78%3.4 m/s4.2
199619.0°C11.3°C3.6°C31.2°C-6.3°C52 mm56%4.3 m/s5.2
199518.5°C12.9°C7.2°C28.6°C-5.8°C131 mm79%3.5 m/s3.7
199420.0°C13.3°C6.7°C28.2°C-3.0°C50 mm74%3.5 m/s4.7
199317.5°C11.5°C5.6°C25.9°C-4.4°C80 mm78%3.4 m/s4.5
199219.3°C13.2°C7.2°C23.7°C-2.1°C80 mm81%3.3 m/s4.8
199120.2°C13.6°C7.0°C28.0°C0.9°C32 mm69%3.7 m/s4.5
199018.8°C13.6°C8.3°C25.8°C0.8°C176 mm79%3.4 m/s3.4
198918.5°C12.2°C5.9°C26.6°C-7.0°C105 mm78%3.8 m/s4.5
198819.5°C11.9°C4.3°C27.7°C-4.5°C68 mm69%4 m/s4.8
198718.0°C11.6°C5.1°C25.6°C-2.7°C53 mm70%3.3 m/s5.1
198621.5°C14.6°C7.7°C26.6°C-2.2°C30 mm70%3.5 m/s5.2
198521.0°C15.3°C9.5°C29.4°C1.6°C106 mm78%3.7 m/s4.1
198419.0°C12.7°C6.4°C26.5°C-1.5°C123 mm74%3.6 m/s4.6
198318.0°C11.8°C5.7°C26.5°C-3.1°C87 mm74%3.6 m/s—
198219.9°C14.2°C8.4°C28.2°C-3.0°C50 mm77%3.6 m/s—
198119.7°C13.4°C7.1°C28.1°C-1.2°C84 mm67%3.4 m/s—

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

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Mesquite March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Mesquite in March?▼

The average high in March is around 19.9°C with lows near 7.3°C (mean 13.6°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Mesquite in March?▼

March averages 83 mm of rainfall in Mesquite, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 188 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest March on record in Mesquite?▼

The hottest March reached 31.9°C in 2022. The coldest dipped to -8.7°C in 2014.

Has March in Mesquite 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.5°C to 21.9°C and overnight lows from 7.4°C to 8.4°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Mesquite?▼

March is one of the cooler months of the year in Mesquite and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 19.9°C daytime highs and 7.3°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Mesquite?▼

Not quite — March is the 5th coolest month in Mesquite, averaging 13.6°C.

What should I pack for Mesquite in March?▼

For March in Mesquite, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 19.9°C and lows of 7.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Mesquite humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is Mesquite in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 3.6 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 4.3 m/s (1996).

Which March had the most rainfall in Mesquite?▼

The wettest March on record was 2008 with 188 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 Mesquite 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.