March weather forecast
Arizona, USA

March in Arizona ushers in distinct signs of spring, with warmer days becoming more prevalent. The disparity in temperatures between the state's regions remains, but overall, there's a palpable increase from the colder months of January and February.

The southern desert areas, which include cities such as Phoenix, see daytime temperatures ranging from 75°F (23.9°C) to 85°F (29.4°C). While the nights remain cool, they are notably warmer compared to the preceding months, with lows generally staying above 50°F (10°C).

In the northern highland areas, like Flagstaff, March still retains some of winter's chill. Daytime temperatures here fluctuate between 45°F (7.2°C) and 55°F (12.8°C). Nighttimes can remain cold, often nearing freezing, but the instances of temperatures below 32°F (0°C) decrease as the month progresses. Snowfall begins to wane, but occasional flurries can still be witnessed, especially in the early part of the month. However, the accumulation is typically less than that in February, often reaching up to 8" (203mm).

When juxtaposed with February, March exhibits a clear shift toward warmer days, especially in the state's southern regions. As Arizona progresses into April, the embrace of spring becomes fully realized, with consistently warmer days and diminishing chances of snowfall in the northern parts.

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• Phoenix - March »
  On the first day of March in Phoenix, Arizona, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. In Phoenix, during March, the rain falls for 3.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.
• Tucson - March »
  The first month of the spring, March, is a pleasant month in Tucson with temperature in the range of an average high of 71.8°F (22.1°C) and an average low of 50.7°F (10.4°C). March temperatures in Tucson vary between a high-temperature of 71.8°F (22.1°C) and a low-temperature of 50.7°F (10.4°C).
• Mesa - March »
  In Mesa in March, it is raining for 3.8 days, with typically 0.71" (18mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mesa, in March, during 3.8 rainfall days, 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Chandler - March »
  In Chandler, during March, the rain falls for 3.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation. March temperatures in Chandler vary between a high-temperature of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and a low-temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C).
• Scottsdale - March »
  In Scottsdale in March, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation. On the first day of March in Scottsdale sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm.
• Glendale - March »
  Glendale in March observes a minor temperature shift, with average high-temperatures adjusting from an enjoyable 66.4°F (19.1°C) in February to a moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C). Spring begins to take hold in Glendale in March, often heralded by warmer temperatures and a noticeable reduction in relative humidity to 30%.
• Gilbert - March »
  In Gilbert during March, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation. In Gilbert, during March, the rain falls for 3.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.71" (18mm) of precipitation.
• Tempe - March »
  In Tempe during March, the rain falls for 3.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation. On the first day of March in Tempe, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 6:24 pm.
• Peoria - March »
  On the first day of March in Peoria sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. In Peoria in March, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Surprise - March »
  On the first day of March in Surprise sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. In Surprise, in March, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Yuma - March »
  On the first day of March in Yuma, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. In Yuma, Arizona, in March, during 2 rainfall days, 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.