March weather in Rifle, CO
The average temperature in Rifle in March is 38.3°F (21.8°F–54.8°F). Average precipitation: 0.93 inches. Average snowfall is 1.8 inches.
March is a spring month in Rifle, and is cooler than the annual average of 46.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 33°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 44m. For travel, March is cool.
Avg High
54.8°F
Avg Low
21.8°F
Precipitation
0.93 in
Snow
1.8 in
March records in Rifle
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 62.1°F (2026) | 9.0°F (2021) | 0.18 in (2014) |
| March 2 | 64.9°F (2025) | 10.9°F (2017) | 0.18 in (2015) |
| March 3 | 68.0°F (2026) | 9.0°F (2012) | 0.47 in (2015) |
| March 4 | 64.0°F (2018) | 9.0°F (2012) | 0.24 in (2024) |
| March 5 | 64.0°F (2016) | 10.0°F (2015) | 0.38 in (2022) |
| March 6 | 66.0°F (2016) | 12.0°F (2015) | 0.12 in (2022) |
| March 7 | 63.0°F (2020) | 8.1°F (2017) | 0.48 in (2019) |
| March 8 | 64.0°F (2020) | 10.9°F (2017) | 0.43 in (2006) |
| March 9 | 60.1°F (2015) | 14.0°F (2022) | 0.46 in (2019) |
| March 10 | 64.9°F (2026) | 8.1°F (2022) | 0.29 in (2021) |
| March 11 | 66.9°F (2017) | 3.0°F (2022) | 0.45 in (2023) |
| March 12 | 68.0°F (2016) | 5.0°F (2022) | 0.03 in (2021) |
| March 13 | 62.1°F (2011) | 14.0°F (2014) | 0.64 in (2019) |
| March 14 | 66.0°F (2012) | 17.1°F (2014) | 0.32 in (2021) |
| March 15 | 69.1°F (2017) | 17.1°F (2019) | 0.08 in (2025) |
| March 16 | 72.0°F (2017) | 16.0°F (2014) | 0.53 in (2023) |
| March 17 | 72.0°F (2015) | 16.0°F (2014) | 0.26 in (2024) |
| March 18 | 73.9°F (2015) | 15.1°F (2023) | 0.71 in (2011) |
| March 19 | 77.0°F (2026) | 14.0°F (2016) | 0.12 in (2012) |
| March 20 | 81.0°F (2026) | 8.1°F (2010) | 0.52 in (2020) |
| March 21 | 82.0°F (2026) | 9.0°F (2010) | 0.28 in (2021) |
| March 22 | 82.0°F (2026) | 14.0°F (2010) | 0.27 in (2023) |
| March 23 | 77.0°F (2026) | 15.1°F (2014) | 0.45 in (2023) |
| March 24 | 73.0°F (2012) | 15.1°F (2014) | 0.50 in (2018) |
| March 25 | 79.0°F (2026) | 9.0°F (2013) | 0.30 in (2005) |
| March 26 | 84.0°F (2026) | 10.0°F (2013) | 0.14 in (2009) |
| March 27 | 81.0°F (2026) | 10.0°F (2016) | 0.23 in (2014) |
| March 28 | 75.9°F (2022) | 12.0°F (2016) | 0.44 in (2011) |
| March 29 | 75.0°F (2015) | 14.0°F (2023) | 0.26 in (2006) |
| March 30 | 78.1°F (2026) | 19.9°F (2010) | 0.28 in (2006) |
| March 31 | 75.9°F (2026) | 16.0°F (2021) | 0.53 in (2008) |