March weather in Detroit, IL
The average temperature in Detroit in March is 42.2°F (31.5°F–53.0°F). Average precipitation: 2.95 inches. Average snowfall is 1.7 inches.
March is a spring month in Detroit, and is cooler than the annual average of 53.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.5°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 44m. For travel, March is cool.
Avg High
53.0°F
Avg Low
31.5°F
Precipitation
2.95 in
Snow
1.7 in
March records in Detroit
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 75.0°F (2017) | 10.0°F (1996) | 0.52 in (2007) |
| March 2 | 75.0°F (2006) | 6.1°F (2014) | 0.54 in (2002) |
| March 3 | 75.9°F (2008) | -7.1°F (2014) | 0.37 in (2008) |
| March 4 | 78.1°F (2024) | -6.0°F (2014) | 1.37 in (2004) |
| March 5 | 75.9°F (2024) | 1.0°F (2002) | 1.34 in (2011) |
| March 6 | 75.0°F (2009) | 5.0°F (2015) | 0.85 in (1996) |
| March 7 | 73.0°F (2000) | 7.0°F (1996) | 0.67 in (2022) |
| March 8 | 81.0°F (2000) | 1.0°F (1996) | 0.85 in (1998) |
| March 9 | 81.0°F (2000) | 1.0°F (1996) | 0.98 in (1999) |
| March 10 | 64.9°F (2016) | 10.9°F (1998) | 0.80 in (1997) |
| March 11 | 72.0°F (2025) | 10.9°F (1998) | 0.64 in (2013) |
| March 12 | 80.1°F (2014) | 1.9°F (1998) | 1.50 in (2006) |
| March 13 | 77.0°F (2012) | 1.9°F (1998) | 0.51 in (2016) |
| March 14 | 80.1°F (2012) | 19.9°F (1998) | 0.83 in (2024) |
| March 15 | 82.9°F (2012) | 15.1°F (1997) | 0.74 in (2025) |
| March 16 | 82.0°F (2012) | 16.0°F (1997) | 0.95 in (2001) |
| March 17 | 79.0°F (2015) | 16.0°F (2014) | 0.65 in (2004) |
| March 18 | 79.0°F (2012) | 16.0°F (2023) | 2.42 in (2021) |
| March 19 | 81.0°F (2025) | 15.1°F (2023) | 1.60 in (1992) |
| March 20 | 80.1°F (2012) | 16.0°F (2023) | 1.30 in (2003) |
| March 21 | 80.1°F (2012) | 16.0°F (2013) | 2.10 in (2003) |
| March 22 | 80.1°F (1997) | 10.0°F (2006) | 0.60 in (2000) |
| March 23 | 73.9°F (2011) | 12.9°F (2002) | 0.76 in (2005) |
| March 24 | 73.0°F (2009) | 19.9°F (2014) | 0.77 in (2018) |
| March 25 | 79.0°F (2017) | 21.0°F (2001) | 0.93 in (2015) |
| March 26 | 78.1°F (2007) | 16.0°F (1996) | 1.86 in (2024) |
| March 27 | 81.0°F (2007) | 15.1°F (2013) | 1.70 in (2018) |
| March 28 | 81.0°F (2012) | 19.9°F (2013) | 0.76 in (1998) |
| March 29 | 79.0°F (2025) | 26.1°F (2000) | 1.44 in (2009) |
| March 30 | 82.0°F (1998) | 26.1°F (2000) | 1.24 in (2017) |
| March 31 | 80.1°F (1998) | 28.9°F (1997) | 1.80 in (2022) |