March weather forecast
Amarillo, TX

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Street lights shine bright in the night with a view of the scenic full moon up in Amarillo, Texas
Street lights shine bright in the night with a view of the scenic full moon up in Amarillo, Texas

Weather in March

Weather in March ushers in the early signs of spring with noticeable shifts in several climatological parameters. Statistics reflect the return of warmer temperatures and the diminishing presence of snowfall. In contrast to February, March sees an increase in rainfall with a monthly average of 0.67" (17mm). There's a slight rise in wind speeds as well, bringing with them the fresh scents of spring. Amarillo, therefore, enjoys a refreshing change from the comparatively bleak winter months.

Temperature

March's arrival sees a rise in the average high-temperature, jumping from February's fresh 53.2°F (11.8°C) to a refreshing 65.3°F (18.5°C). Amarillo experiences a dramatic descent in temperature during March, with the average nighttime reading settling at a wintry 42.1°F (5.6°C).

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 43%.

Rainfall

In Amarillo, in March, it is raining for 6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.4 rainfall days, and 9.76" (248mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, October through December are months with snowfall. In Amarillo, in March, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Amarillo, Texas, during the entire year, snow falls for 10.7 days and aggregates up to 4.49" (114mm) of snow.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from CDT to CST.

Sunshine

In Amarillo, the average sunshine in March is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 4 in March leads to these recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Amarillo in March?

The average high-temperature, in March, in Amarillo, is 65.3°F (18.5°C), while the average low-temperature is 42.1°F (5.6°C).

What is the average humidity in March?

In Amarillo, the average relative humidity in March is 43%.

How many days does it rain in March?

In March, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout March, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Amarillo, during March, snow falls for 0.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Amarillo have in March?

The average day length in March is 12h and 0min.

When are sunrise and sunset in March?

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 7:15 am and sunset at 6:43 pm CST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:34 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) start in March?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from CST to CDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Amarillo have in March?

The average sunshine duration in March is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in March?

In Amarillo, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Amarillo, TX

Average temperature in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average high temperature in March: 65.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (49.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 42.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (31.1°F).

Average pressure in March
Amarillo, TX

Average pressure in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average pressure in March: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

Average wind speed in March
Amarillo, TX

Average wind speed in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average wind speed in March: 12.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.7mph).

Average humidity in March
Amarillo, TX

Average humidity in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average humidity in March: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (42%).

Average rainfall in March
Amarillo, TX

Average rainfall in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average rainfall in March: 0.67"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are July and October (1.26").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in March
Amarillo, TX

Average rainfall days in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average rainfall days in March: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in March
Amarillo, TX

Average snowfall in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average snowfall in March: 0.24"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Amarillo, TX

Average snowfall days in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Amarillo, TX

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Amarillo, TX

Average sunshine days in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average sunshine days in March: 24 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.4 days).

Average UV index in March
Amarillo, TX

Average UV index in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in March
Amarillo, TX

Average cloud cover in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average cloud cover in March: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in March
Amarillo, TX

Average visibility in March - Amarillo, TX
  • Average visibility in March: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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