What you need to know about your March weather outlook

March weather has a reputation: it’s in like a lion and out like a lamb.

The month also includes important dates like daylight savings time (March 10) and the first day of spring (March 19). Hopefully, thanks to these dates, March brings warmer weather and more daylight.

What can you expect from the weather this March

Start taking your allergy medication now as the transition into spring brings pollen counts to their peaks.

March also marks the beginning of tornado season so make sure you’re prepared for emergency weather situations.

Like last month, March has equal chances of being warmer or colder than average. Precipitation chances could also go either way.

What does a “normal” March look like in Huntsville?

The average March day in Huntsville is around 54 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Highs typically hover around 66 with lows near 43.

If you’re interested in records, the hottest March day Huntsville’s seen came in 1929 at 90 degrees. The coldest day? It was 6 in 1980.

As for rain, you can expect about 5 inches of rain during the month. The record year for rainfall was 1980 when the Rocket City saw 17 inches of rain during the month.

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