Weather in Washington, District of Columbia, United States in March
In an average March, Washington sees a daily high around 52°F and a low around 33°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 52°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 39°F to 67°F |
| Average low | 33°F |
| Typical low range | 25°F to 44°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
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
80°F
1998-03-30
Lowest
23°F
1993-03-14
Low
Highest
60°F
1998-03-31
Lowest
2°F
2015-03-06
Feels-like
Highest
85°F
1998-03-30
Lowest
-16°F
2015-03-06
Humidity
Highest
15.2 g/m³
1998-03-31
Lowest
1.9 g/m³
1986-03-08
Wind
Highest
40 mph
1984-03-29
Lowest
5 mph
2009-03-15
Precip
Wettest
8.76 in
1994
Driest
0.16 in
2006
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