March weather forecast
Arizona, USA

March in Arizona ushers in distinct signs of spring, with warmer days becoming more prevalent. The disparity in temperatures between the state's regions remains, but overall, there's a palpable increase from the colder months of January and February.

The southern desert areas, which include cities such as Phoenix, see daytime temperatures ranging from 75°F (23.9°C) to 85°F (29.4°C). While the nights remain cool, they are notably warmer compared to the preceding months, with lows generally staying above 50°F (10°C).

In the northern highland areas, like Flagstaff, March still retains some of winter's chill. Daytime temperatures here fluctuate between 45°F (7.2°C) and 55°F (12.8°C). Nighttimes can remain cold, often nearing freezing, but the instances of temperatures below 32°F (0°C) decrease as the month progresses. Snowfall begins to wane, but occasional flurries can still be witnessed, especially in the early part of the month. However, the accumulation is typically less than that in February, often reaching up to 8" (203mm).

When juxtaposed with February, March exhibits a clear shift toward warmer days, especially in the state's southern regions. As Arizona progresses into April, the embrace of spring becomes fully realized, with consistently warmer days and diminishing chances of snowfall in the northern parts.

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• Phoenix - March »
  On the first day of March in Phoenix sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. In Phoenix, in March, during 3.5 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Tucson - March »
  March, the first month of the spring in Tucson, is a pleasant month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.8°F (22.1°C) and 50.7°F (10.4°C). On the first day of March in Tucson, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:21 pm.
• Mesa - March »
  In Mesa, in March, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of March, in Mesa, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 6:47 pm MST.
• Chandler - March »
  In Chandler in March, during 3.7 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Chandler's weather in March presents a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a comfortable 66.9°F (19.4°C) in February to a moderately hot 75.6°F (24.2°C).
• Scottsdale - March »
  In Scottsdale in March, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of March in Scottsdale sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:24 pm.
• Glendale - March »
  On the first day of March in Glendale sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. Spring begins to take hold in Glendale in March, often heralded by warmer temperatures and a noticeable reduction in relative humidity to 30%.
• Gilbert - March »
  On the first day of March in Gilbert sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of March, in Gilbert, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:47 pm MST.
• Tempe - March »
  In Tempe, during March, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. On the first day of March in Tempe, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 6:24 pm.
• Peoria - March »
  On the first day of March in Peoria, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. In Peoria, in March, during 4 rainfall days, 0.75" (19mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Surprise - March »
  On the first day of March in Surprise, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. As March sets in Surprise, the average high-temperature shows a slight increase, moving up from an enjoyable 66.2°F (19°C) in February to a moderately hot 74.7°F (23.7°C).
• Yuma - March »
  A minor escalation in the average high-temperature is seen in Yuma with the onset of March, moving from a pleasant 72.1°F (22.3°C) in February to a moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C). On the last day of March, in Yuma, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 6:58 pm MST.