March weather in Altoona, PA
The average temperature in Altoona in March is 36.9°F (27.8°F–46.0°F). Average precipitation: 3.49 inches. Average snowfall is 7.6 inches.
March is a spring month in Altoona, and is cooler than the annual average of 49.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 12 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 43m. For travel, March is cool.
Avg High
46.0°F
Avg Low
27.8°F
Precipitation
3.49 in
Snow
7.6 in
March records in Altoona
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 69.1°F (1976) | -2.0°F (1980) | 1.10 in (2018) |
| March 2 | 69.1°F (1972) | 0.0°F (1978) | 0.74 in (2024) |
| March 3 | 72.0°F (1991) | 1.9°F (2003) | 2.46 in (1994) |
| March 4 | 64.0°F (2024) | 6.1°F (2005) | 2.04 in (1991) |
| March 5 | 73.9°F (1974) | 5.0°F (1978) | 1.56 in (1993) |
| March 6 | 73.0°F (1976) | 0.0°F (1978) | 1.02 in (1989) |
| March 7 | 72.0°F (2009) | 3.0°F (1978) | 0.66 in (1989) |
| March 8 | 71.1°F (1974) | 0.0°F (1986) | 0.53 in (2012) |
| March 9 | 73.9°F (2016) | 3.0°F (1986) | 1.03 in (2024) |
| March 10 | 77.0°F (2026) | -0.9°F (1984) | 1.82 in (2011) |
| March 11 | 73.9°F (2025) | 8.1°F (1972) | 1.15 in (2026) |
| March 12 | 66.9°F (1977) | 3.9°F (1984) | 0.94 in (2014) |
| March 13 | 77.0°F (2006) | 5.0°F (2014) | 1.18 in (1970) |
| March 14 | 75.0°F (1990) | 9.0°F (1993) | 0.90 in (1993) |
| March 15 | 78.1°F (1990) | -2.9°F (1993) | 1.46 in (1986) |
| March 16 | 77.0°F (1990) | 7.0°F (1992) | 0.67 in (2007) |
| March 17 | 73.9°F (2012) | 10.0°F (1970) | 0.94 in (1982) |
| March 18 | 72.0°F (2009) | 3.9°F (1993) | 0.98 in (1977) |
| March 19 | 71.1°F (2025) | 1.0°F (1993) | 1.33 in (2020) |
| March 20 | 71.1°F (2012) | 8.1°F (1993) | 1.86 in (1996) |
| March 21 | 73.9°F (1976) | 8.1°F (1986) | 0.77 in (1998) |
| March 22 | 81.0°F (2012) | 9.0°F (1986) | 0.78 in (1994) |
| March 23 | 77.0°F (2012) | 14.0°F (2002) | 1.40 in (2011) |
| March 24 | 72.0°F (2016) | 12.0°F (2014) | 1.40 in (2012) |
| March 25 | 78.1°F (1976) | 7.0°F (1974) | 1.09 in (1979) |
| March 26 | 75.9°F (2026) | 15.1°F (1974) | 1.12 in (1997) |
| March 27 | 77.0°F (1998) | 14.0°F (2001) | 1.70 in (2002) |
| March 28 | 80.1°F (1998) | 12.0°F (1982) | 2.25 in (2020) |
| March 29 | 82.0°F (1998) | 15.1°F (2015) | 1.63 in (1985) |
| March 30 | 82.0°F (1998) | 3.9°F (1970) | 0.92 in (1989) |
| March 31 | 82.9°F (1998) | 17.1°F (1969) | 1.22 in (1987) |