Weather on March 17
Fort Lauderdale, FL
55 Years of Data
About This Date
March 17th in Fort Lauderdale, FL typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 81°F and lows near 64°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 17th was in 2008 (82°F average), while the coldest was 1981 (61°F) — a 21°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 30% of March 17th dates historically, with the wettest March 17th recording 0.85" 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 17th in Fort Lauderdale, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 86° | 69° | 78° | — | — |
| 2025 | 87° | 71° | 79° | — | — |
| 2024 | 85° | 68° | 76° | — | — |
| 2023 | 77° | 65° | 71° | — | — |
| 2022 | 89° | 51° | 70° | 0.12" | — |
| 2021 | 82° | 73° | 78° | — | — |
| 2020 | 82° | 74° | 78° | — | — |
| 2019 | 84° | 70° | 77° | 0.02" | — |
| 2018 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2017 | 77° | 54° | 65° | — | — |
| 2016 | 82° | 68° | 75° | — | — |
| 2015 | 83° | 68° | 75° | — | — |
| 2014 | 82° | 60° | 71° | — | — |
| 2013 | 77° | 58° | 67° | — | — |
| 2012 | 80° | 69° | 75° | 0.65" | — |
| 2011 | 81° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 2010 | 72° | 55° | 63° | — | — |
| 2009 | 83° | 64° | 73° | — | — |
| 2008warmest | 90° | 74° | 82° | — | — |
| 2007 | 81° | 64° | 72° | 0.75" | — |
| 2006 | 76° | 62° | 69° | — | — |
| 2005 | 82° | 71° | 77° | 0.09" | — |
| 2004 | 82° | 67° | 74° | — | — |
| 2003 | 83° | 66° | 74° | 0.36" | — |
| 2002 | 83° | 71° | 77° | — | — |
| 2001 | 82° | 69° | 76° | 0.02" | — |
| 2000 | 83° | 70° | 76° | — | — |
| 1999 | 77° | 66° | 72° | — | — |
| 1998 | 76° | 72° | 74° | 0.04" | — |
| 1997 | 79° | 68° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 1996 | 81° | 59° | 70° | — | — |
| 1995 | 79° | 68° | 73° | 0.31" | — |
| 1994 | 81° | 57° | 69° | — | — |
| 1993 | 75° | 68° | 72° | — | — |
| 1992 | 72° | 55° | 63° | — | — |
| 1991 | 78° | 70° | 74° | 0.07" | — |
| 1990 | 84° | 73° | 79° | — | — |
| 1989 | 80° | 66° | 73° | 0.03" | — |
| 1988 | 71° | 55° | 63° | — | — |
| 1987 | 77° | 60° | 69° | — | — |
| 1986 | 83° | 68° | 75° | — | — |
| 1985 | 84° | 65° | 74° | 0.22" | — |
| 1984 | 80° | 60° | 70° | — | — |
| 1983 | 80° | 59° | 70° | 0.85" | — |
| 1982 | 83° | 67° | 75° | — | — |
| 1981coldest | 74° | 48° | 61° | — | — |
| 1980 | 78° | 71° | 75° | 0.05" | — |
| 1979 | 75° | 60° | 68° | — | — |
| 1978 | 73° | 51° | 62° | — | — |
| 1977 | 88° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1976 | 76° | 56° | 66° | — | — |
| 1975 | 87° | 67° | 77° | — | — |
| 1974 | 87° | 63° | 75° | — | — |
| 1973 | 84° | 75° | 80° | — | — |
| 1972 | 83° | 61° | 72° | 0.16" | — |
| 1971 | 87° | 58° | 72° | 0.08" | — |
Fort Lauderdale, FL Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Fort Lauderdale, FL Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall per month, in inches.
Fort Lauderdale, FL Daily Temperature Calendar
Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.
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What to expect on March 17th
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
March 17th outlook →