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Weather on March 17

West Palm Beach, FL

55 Years of Data

Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
63°F
Warmest
1990
80°F avg
Coldest
1978
60°F avg

About This Date

March 17th in West Palm Beach, FL typically brings warm spring weather, with average highs around 80°F and lows near 63°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 17th was in 1990 (80°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (60°F) — a 20°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 5.61" 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 West Palm Beach, FL? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.9°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202669°57°63°0.2"
202578°56°67°0.3"
202490°69°79°
202382°69°76°
202286°73°80°0.13"
202185°68°76°
202084°74°79°
201982°66°74°
201879°57°68°
201774°50°62°
201687°67°77°
201587°68°78°
201485°73°79°
201377°57°67°
201279°63°71°
201183°61°72°
201064°57°61°0.08"
200984°66°75°0.2"
200879°71°75°
200776°57°66°
200683°58°70°
200575°66°71°3.33"
200482°64°73°
200386°68°77°3.15"
200281°63°72°
200190°67°78°5.61"
200085°68°76°
199976°59°67°
199879°70°74°
199779°69°74°0.76"
199682°56°69°
199579°63°71°0.51"
199473°54°63°
199378°67°72°1.65"
199273°51°62°
199178°69°74°0.33"
1990warmest86°73°80°0.13"
198979°69°74°0.28"
198871°51°61°
198778°57°68°
198679°68°73°
198580°66°73°0.74"
198478°55°67°
198378°62°70°0.53"
198284°66°75°
198173°52°62°
198079°71°75°
197974°65°69°
1978coldest73°47°60°
197783°65°74°
197672°53°62°
197585°65°75°
197482°62°72°
197380°55°68°0.51"
197280°60°70°
197177°55°66°
56 years of data from W PALM BEACH INTL AP

West Palm Beach, FL Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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West Palm Beach, FL Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall per month, in inches.

0"7.3"14.6"JFMAMJJASOND
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West Palm Beach, 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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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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