Weather in Preston, England, United Kingdom in March
In an average March, Preston sees a daily high around 8°C and a low around 2°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 8°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 4°C to 11°C |
| Average low | 2°C |
| Typical low range | -1°C to 6°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
17°C
2012-03-27
Lowest
-2°C
2018-03-01
Low
Highest
10°C
2017-03-30
Lowest
-6°C
2001-03-03
Feels-like
Highest
10°C
2017-03-30
Lowest
-16°C
2018-03-01
Humidity
Highest
9.8 g/m³
2017-03-30
Lowest
3.2 g/m³
2018-03-01
Wind
Highest
67 km/h
1983-03-22
Lowest
6 km/h
2022-03-25
Precip
Wettest
172 mm
1981
Driest
30 mm
2025
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