March weather forecast
Yellowstone National Park, WY

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The natural Grand Prismatic hot springs within Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, with yellow trails and trees and mountains in the background
The natural Grand Prismatic hot springs within Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, with yellow trails and trees and mountains in the background

Weather in March

March signals a shift in weather patterns at Yellowstone National Park, with an average high temperature of 36.2°F (2.3°C) heralding the advent of spring. Conditions enable a thawing of the thick blanket of snow that graced the park from January to February. Supported by longer hours of daylight and sunshine, the temperate climate encourages the stirring of wildlife from winter hibernation. Despite the still cold nights, a new vibrancy invades the park's scenes.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Yellowstone National Park's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's freezing cold 28°F (-2.2°C) to a wintry 36.1°F (2.3°C). In Yellowstone National Park, a significant divergence from daytime highs is recorded, with average lows of 9.1°F (-12.7°C) during March nights.

Rainfall

In Yellowstone National Park, in March, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 151 rainfall days, and 20.91" (531mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through June, September through December are months with snowfall. In Yellowstone National Park, in March, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 25.59" (650mm) of snow. Throughout the year, in Yellowstone National Park, there are 91.4 snowfall days, and 193.7" (4920mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Yellowstone National Park, the average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:49 pm MDT.
Note: On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from MST to MDT. Daylight Saving Time lasts until Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from MDT to MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Yellowstone National Park is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How cold is March?

During March, Yellowstone National Park experiences an average high-temperature of 36.1°F (2.3°C) and a low-temperature of 9.1°F (-12.7°C).

How much does it rain in March?

In Yellowstone National Park, in March, during 13.7 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How many days does it snow in March?

In Yellowstone National Park, in March, snow falls for 12.6 days, with typically accumulated 25.59" (650mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Yellowstone National Park have in March?

In March, the average day length is 11h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:11 pm MST. On the last day of the month, in Yellowstone National Park, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:49 pm MDT.

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 MST to MDT. DST ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am.

How many hours of sunshine does Yellowstone National Park have in March?

In Yellowstone National Park, the average sunshine duration in March is 8h.

How high is the UV index in March?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Yellowstone National Park is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Yellowstone National Park, WY

Average temperature in March - Yellowstone National Park, WY
  • Average high temperature in March: 36.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in March: 9.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (41.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (1.2°F).

Average rainfall in March
Yellowstone National Park, WY

Average rainfall in March - Yellowstone National Park, WY
  • Average rainfall in March: 1.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.2").

Average rainfall days in March
Yellowstone National Park, WY

Average rainfall days in March - Yellowstone National Park, WY
  • Average rainfall days in March: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in March
Yellowstone National Park, WY

Average snowfall in March - Yellowstone National Park, WY
  • Average snowfall in March: 25.6"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (34.3").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in March
Yellowstone National Park, WY

Average snowfall days in March - Yellowstone National Park, WY
  • Average snowfall days in March: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Yellowstone National Park, WY

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Yellowstone National Park, WY
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average UV index in March
Yellowstone National Park, WY

Average UV index in March - Yellowstone National Park, WY
  • Average UV index in March: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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