March weather forecast
Mount Lemmon, AZ

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Mount Lemmon Ski Valley from atop the Mount Lemmon, Arizona
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley from atop the Mount Lemmon, Arizona

Weather in March

As spring begins to announce itself, March weather in Mount Lemmon anticipates an onset of milder temperatures. Instead of snowfall, traces of rain begin to appear. A significant change in the weather is marked by a decrease in snowfall to 6.8" (173mm). This mildness characterizes further into April, while a review of March's predecessor, February, confirms a typically colder snap with heavier snowfall. As daylight hours extend, nature on Mount Lemmon springs back into life.

Temperature

With the onset of March, a modest change to a fresh 52.9°F (11.6°C) from February's 48.4°F (9.1°C) is noted in high-temperature. The temperature notes a substantial fall from the daily peak to an average of 25.7°F (-3.5°C) during March nights.

Rainfall

In Mount Lemmon, in March, during 5 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Mount Lemmon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 59 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. During March, Mount Lemmon regularly aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) of snow. Throughout the year, 64.92" (1649mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:42 pm MST.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 9.6h.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Mount Lemmon, is 52.9°F (11.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 25.7°F (-3.5°C).

How many days does it rain in March?

In Mount Lemmon, in March, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in March?

During March, Mount Lemmon regularly aggregates up to 6.81" (173mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:42 pm MST.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Lemmon have in March?

In March, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

Average temperature in March
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average temperature in March - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average high temperature in March: 52.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (48.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 25.7°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (49.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.8°F).

Average rainfall in March
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average rainfall in March - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.3").

Average rainfall days in March
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average rainfall days in March - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in March: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11 days).
The months with the least rainy days are May and June (2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average snowfall in March - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average snowfall in March: 6.8"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (20.4").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Mount Lemmon, AZ

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Mount Lemmon, AZ
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

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