March Weather in Greater Cleveland Above Average

Temperatures and precipitation saw a significant uptick compared to recent months.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 11:04pm

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After running below average for temperatures and precipitation since November in Northeast Ohio, March saw a dramatic turnaround, with temperatures 5.7°F above average and precipitation 1.66 inches above average. The month featured seven days with highs in the 70s, including a tied record high of 74°F, and a warmest temperature of 77°F. However, there were still some chilly nights, with lows in the 10s and 14 nights at 32°F or less. The increased precipitation, especially over three rainy days, helped reduce the year-to-date deficit.

Why it matters

The shift to above-average weather in March was a welcome change for the Greater Cleveland area after a prolonged stretch of colder and drier than normal conditions since November. The improved weather could provide a boost to local businesses, agriculture, and outdoor activities as the region transitions into spring.

The details

March saw a total of 4.72 inches of rainfall at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, with most of that coming over just three days - 1.65 inches on the 31st, 0.96 inches on the 26th, and 0.9 inches on the 5th. This rainfall helped reduce the year-to-date precipitation deficit, which had been over 3 inches earlier in the month, down to 1.68 inches by the end of March.

  • On March 1, temperatures did not even reach out of the 20s.
  • There were seven days in March with highs in the 70s, including a tied record high of 74°F on the 6th.
  • The warmest temperature recorded was 77°F, which occurred on the 26th and 31st.
  • The lowest temperature in March was 15°F on the 18th, with a total of 14 nights at 32°F or less.
  • March ended the month 5.7°F above average for temperatures and 1.66 inches above average for precipitation.

The players

Northeast Ohio

The region encompassing the Greater Cleveland area that experienced the weather changes in March.

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

The weather observation site that recorded the precipitation data for the month.

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The takeaway

The return to above-average temperatures and precipitation in March was a welcome change for the Greater Cleveland area after a prolonged stretch of colder and drier than normal conditions. The improved weather could provide a boost to local businesses, agriculture, and outdoor activities as the region transitions into spring.