Weather on March 20
Raleigh, NC
55 Years of Data
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
39°F
Warmest
2020
71°F avg
Coldest
1981
35°F avg
About This Date
March 20th in Raleigh, NC typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 39°F — a 26°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 20th was in 2020 (71°F average), while the coldest was 1981 (35°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 32% of March 20th dates historically, with the wettest March 20th recording 4.72" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
Planning for March 20th in Raleigh, NC? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60° | 32° | 46° | — | — |
| 2025 | 73° | 59° | 66° | — | — |
| 2024 | 70° | 40° | 55° | — | — |
| 2023 | 54° | 30° | 42° | — | — |
| 2022 | 66° | 48° | 57° | — | — |
| 2021 | 54° | 32° | 43° | — | — |
| 2020warmest | 84° | 58° | 71° | — | — |
| 2019 | 58° | 33° | 45° | — | — |
| 2018 | 54° | 36° | 45° | 2.97" | — |
| 2017 | 66° | 33° | 50° | — | — |
| 2016 | 50° | 39° | 45° | — | — |
| 2015 | 52° | 38° | 45° | 1.8" | — |
| 2014 | 65° | 36° | 50° | 0.25" | — |
| 2013 | 60° | 34° | 47° | — | — |
| 2012 | 79° | 57° | 68° | 1.14" | — |
| 2011 | 65° | 46° | 55° | — | — |
| 2010 | 76° | 40° | 58° | — | — |
| 2009 | 71° | 41° | 56° | — | — |
| 2008 | 75° | 47° | 61° | 0.64" | — |
| 2007 | 75° | 26° | 51° | — | — |
| 2006 | 57° | 31° | 44° | 0.28" | — |
| 2005 | 67° | 33° | 50° | — | — |
| 2004 | 66° | 34° | 50° | — | — |
| 2003 | 67° | 44° | 55° | 4.72" | — |
| 2002 | 73° | 46° | 60° | 0.3" | — |
| 2001 | 55° | 37° | 46° | 0.43" | — |
| 2000 | 58° | 47° | 52° | 1.4" | — |
| 1999 | 62° | 39° | 51° | — | — |
| 1998 | 69° | 48° | 59° | 0.33" | — |
| 1997 | 59° | 40° | 49° | — | — |
| 1996 | 47° | 36° | 41° | — | — |
| 1995 | 70° | 37° | 53° | — | — |
| 1994 | 71° | 37° | 54° | — | — |
| 1993 | 55° | 28° | 42° | — | — |
| 1992 | 61° | 34° | 47° | 0.08" | — |
| 1991 | 69° | 35° | 52° | — | — |
| 1990 | 65° | 33° | 49° | 0.05" | — |
| 1989 | 60° | 34° | 47° | 0.56" | — |
| 1988 | 66° | 34° | 50° | — | — |
| 1987 | 62° | 36° | 49° | — | — |
| 1986 | 68° | 44° | 56° | 0.69" | — |
| 1985 | 71° | 36° | 53° | — | — |
| 1984 | 67° | 46° | 56° | — | — |
| 1983 | 69° | 38° | 53° | — | — |
| 1982 | 67° | 46° | 56° | — | — |
| 1981coldest | 47° | 24° | 35° | — | — |
| 1980 | 64° | 50° | 57° | 0.89" | — |
| 1979 | 69° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 1978 | 73° | 41° | 57° | — | — |
| 1977 | 65° | 42° | 53° | 1.27" | — |
| 1976 | 77° | 47° | 62° | — | — |
| 1975 | 68° | 44° | 56° | — | — |
| 1974 | 74° | 45° | 59° | 1.35" | — |
| 1973 | 60° | 35° | 48° | — | — |
| 1972 | 66° | 38° | 52° | — | — |
| 1971 | 63° | 39° | 51° | — | — |
56 years of data from RALEIGH 4 SW