Temperature
Cold by day, freezing at night.
49°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Altoona
United States · North America
Cold days and some sun. Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
49°F
Lows around 32°F
Precipitation
12 days/mo
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
39%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.
7.6 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryMarch Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 36° and nights feel near 27°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
34%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
8 mphMarch Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 46°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning37°F
Rain17%
Cloud69%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday44°F
Rain21%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon46°F
Rain20%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening43°F
Rain17%
Cloud63%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 22 | 3.2 | 11 | 5.4 | 75 |
| Feb | 40 | 25 | 2.9 | 11 | 6.6 | 71 |
| Mar | 49 | 32 | 3.6 | 12 | 7.6 | 67 |
| Apr | 61 | 42 | 4.2 | 14 | 8.9 | 66 |
| May | 70 | 52 | 5.0 | 15 | 10.2 | 73 |
| Jun | 78 | 60 | 4.5 | 14 | 11.2 | 75 |
| Jul | 82 | 65 | 3.6 | 12 | 11.5 | 74 |
| Aug | 81 | 63 | 3.5 | 12 | 10.7 | 74 |
| Sep | 74 | 57 | 4.3 | 10 | 9.0 | 76 |
| Oct | 62 | 46 | 3.5 | 10 | 7.5 | 76 |
| Nov | 51 | 36 | 2.8 | 9 | 6.3 | 72 |
| Dec | 40 | 28 | 3.3 | 11 | 5.0 | 75 |
Similar climates
Similar
Similar travel styleAberdeenUnited StatesSimilar travel styleAdrianUnited StatesSimilar travel styleAkronUnited StatesSimilar travel styleAlbanyUnited States
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Altoona with Aberdeen.
Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology