March weather in Salem, MA
The average temperature in Salem in March is 35.3°F (26.3°F–44.3°F). Average precipitation: 4.71 inches. Average snowfall is 7.5 inches.
March is a spring month in Salem, and is cooler than the annual average of 48.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 18°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 11h 42m. For travel, March is cold.
Avg High
44.3°F
Avg Low
26.3°F
Precipitation
4.71 in
Snow
7.5 in
March records in Salem
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1 | 57.9°F (2018) | 6.1°F (1992) | 1.64 in (1987) |
| March 2 | 63.0°F (2018) | 8.1°F (2021) | 0.66 in (2007) |
| March 3 | 66.0°F (2004) | 8.1°F (2025) | 1.78 in (2018) |
| March 4 | 61.0°F (2020) | 1.9°F (1994) | 1.33 in (1991) |
| March 5 | 60.1°F (1992) | 8.1°F (2017) | 0.87 in (2008) |
| March 6 | 59.0°F (2008) | 3.9°F (2007) | 2.10 in (2001) |
| March 7 | 63.0°F (2022) | 3.0°F (2019) | 1.49 in (2024) |
| March 8 | 64.0°F (1987) | 6.1°F (1986) | 1.48 in (2018) |
| March 9 | 69.1°F (2000) | 3.0°F (2007) | 1.26 in (1998) |
| March 10 | 71.1°F (2020) | 7.0°F (2023) | 2.05 in (1994) |
| March 11 | 71.1°F (2026) | 10.0°F (2017) | 0.78 in (2016) |
| March 12 | 64.9°F (2020) | 7.0°F (2017) | 1.60 in (2000) |
| March 13 | 75.0°F (1990) | 8.1°F (1998) | 1.28 in (2005) |
| March 14 | 66.0°F (2012) | 12.9°F (2014) | 2.72 in (2010) |
| March 15 | 66.0°F (1990) | 9.0°F (1993) | 3.01 in (2010) |
| March 16 | 72.0°F (2000) | 12.0°F (1992) | 1.45 in (2010) |
| March 17 | 66.9°F (2000) | 16.0°F (2014) | 2.01 in (2007) |
| March 18 | 69.1°F (1999) | 9.0°F (2018) | 0.91 in (1993) |
| March 19 | 75.0°F (2012) | 8.1°F (2018) | 1.10 in (1998) |
| March 20 | 73.0°F (2012) | 16.0°F (1993) | 0.91 in (2008) |
| March 21 | 73.9°F (2010) | 10.0°F (1986) | 0.88 in (2002) |
| March 22 | 78.1°F (2012) | 14.0°F (1988) | 3.98 in (2001) |
| March 23 | 82.9°F (2012) | 16.0°F (2015) | 1.52 in (2010) |
| March 24 | 73.9°F (2012) | 16.0°F (2014) | 2.60 in (2024) |
| March 25 | 64.9°F (1994) | 19.9°F (2014) | 0.97 in (1989) |
| March 26 | 72.0°F (1986) | 17.1°F (2019) | 1.03 in (1988) |
| March 27 | 79.0°F (1998) | 18.0°F (2019) | 1.73 in (1988) |
| March 28 | 80.1°F (1991) | 21.0°F (1990) | 0.97 in (2000) |
| March 29 | 75.0°F (1986) | 23.0°F (1996) | 2.01 in (2005) |
| March 30 | 73.0°F (1998) | 23.0°F (2008) | 2.73 in (2010) |
| March 31 | 91.0°F (1998) | 24.1°F (2022) | 2.72 in (2010) |