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Flagstaff in March

A shoulder month — score 60 of 100

Typical March days in Flagstaff reach about 52°F with nights near 24°F; about 16 inches of snow falls in a typical month.

What to pack for Flagstaff in March

• A real winter coat — typical nights drop below freezing, to about 24°F.
• Layers — afternoons run about 28° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 7 days see rain in a typical March.
• Insulated boots and a winter kit — a typical March brings about 16 inches of snow.
• Ski kit or rental reservations — this is prime season.

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March vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Flagstaff

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.