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Weather on March 17

Elk Grove, CA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
47°F
Warmest
2026
72°F avg
Coldest
2002
46°F avg

About This Date

March 17th in Elk Grove, CA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 69°F and lows near 47°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 17th was in 2026 (72°F average), while the coldest was 2002 (46°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 20% of March 17th dates historically, with the wettest March 17th recording 1.91" of rain. The last decade has been 1.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.6°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for March 17th in Elk Grove, CA? Great weather for outdoor activities.

Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
2026warmest88°55°72°
202562°46°54°0.99"
202475°47°61°
202368°43°55°
202274°49°61°
202160°40°50°
202058°39°48°
201973°45°59°
201860°41°51°
201779°49°64°
201677°48°63°
201576°55°65°
201469°48°59°
201373°48°61°
201252°41°46°0.36"
201162°40°51°
201076°54°65°
200969°50°60°
200873°43°58°
200782°52°67°
200661°45°53°0.15"
200569°48°59°
200486°52°69°
200366°43°54°
2002coldest54°38°46°0.15"
200175°44°60°
200072°45°58°
199967°48°57°
199874°53°63°
199771°52°61°
199684°53°69°
199569°47°58°
199471°44°58°
199370°56°63°0.76"
199266°50°58°
199153°45°49°1.91"
199075°52°63°
198963°46°54°0.15"
198876°40°58°
198769°44°57°
198664°45°54°
198562°46°54°
198463°43°53°
198361°48°54°0.23"
198255°43°49°1.42"
198165°41°53°
198064°46°55°
197964°46°55°0.03"
197876°49°62°
197755°42°49°
197679°56°67°
197558°44°51°0.13"
197474°55°64°
197358°45°51°
197284°54°69°
197165°45°55°
56 years of data from SACRAMENTO 5 ESE

Elk Grove, CA Temperature Range by Month

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

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Elk Grove, CA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"4.8"9.6"JFMAMJJASOND2.0"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Elk Grove, CA 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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Best Time to Visit Elk Grove, CA

Elk Grove, CA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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