Classic March Weather with Extreme Temperatures in Syracuse

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March 2026 in Syracuse, New York, saw dramatic temperature fluctuations, with the warmest day reaching 72 degrees on three occasions and the coldest day dropping to just 7 degrees. The month saw five days reach 70 degrees or higher, the third-highest number on record for March. However, snowfall was about a foot below average, even as the month ranked as the third-wettest March on record with nearly 6 inches of precipitation.

Why it matters

The weather patterns in March are often unpredictable in upstate New York, and this year's extremes highlight the challenges of forecasting and preparing for rapidly changing conditions. The lack of snowfall also has implications for the region's winter sports and tourism industries, while the heavy rainfall may have caused flooding or other weather-related issues.

The details

Syracuse saw a wide range of temperatures in March 2026, with the mercury reaching a high of 72 degrees on three separate days (the 10th, 16th, and 31st) and plummeting to a low of just 7 degrees on the 2nd. In one particularly dramatic swing, temperatures plunged from 72 degrees in the afternoon of the 16th to the 20s less than 12 hours later, accompanied by gusty winds and accumulating snow. Overall, the city recorded five days with 70-degree or higher temperatures, the third-highest March total on record.

• The warmest temperature of 72 degrees occurred on March 10th, 16th, and 31st.
• The coldest temperature of 7 degrees was recorded on March 2nd.
• Syracuse saw a dramatic temperature swing from 72 degrees in the afternoon of March 16th to the 20s less than 12 hours later, with gusty winds and snow.