Weather on March 2 at Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park
Based on 56 years of data from Flagstaff, AZ
Elevation Note: Grand Canyon sits at 7,000 ft. Expect temperatures 25°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Flagstaff, AZ at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
March 2nd in Grand Canyon National Park (via Flagstaff, AZ) typically brings chilly spring weather, with average highs around 47°F and lows near 22°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 2nd was in 1986 (46°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (15°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 34% of recorded March 2nd dates, with snow falling 27% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 8.4"). The last decade has been 9.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 9.4°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 2nd in Grand Canyon? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella. Check road conditions if traveling, as snow is possible.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 62°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2025 | 52°F | 25°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2024 | 50°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 42°F | 19°F | 0.61" | 2.8" |
| 2022 | 59°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 54°F | 12°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 45°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 41°F | 33°F | 1.02" | 0" |
| 2018 | 47°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 42°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2016 | 64°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 39°F | 29°F | 4.34" | 8.4" |
| 2014 | 44°F | 30°F | 0.1" | 0.4" |
| 2013 | 63°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 36°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 52°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2010 | 45°F | 21°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 66°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2008 | 41°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 41°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2006 | 52°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 48°F | 22°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 38°F | 23°F | 0.05" | 0.5" |
| 2003 | 34°F | 7°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2002 | 29°F | 2°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 42°F | 10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2000 | 47°F | 10°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 62°F | 23°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 49°F | 10°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 44°F | 10°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 50°F | 5°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1995 | 43°F | 32°F | 0.61" | 0" |
| 1994 | 58°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 51°F | 10°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 49°F | 32°F | 0.99" | 2.3" |
| 1991 | 40°F | 27°F | 0.76" | 2.4" |
| 1990 | 53°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 40°F | 30°F | 1.6" | 2.5" |
| 1988 | 46°F | 25°F | 0.23" | 1.3" |
| 1987 | 51°F | 5°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1986 | 60°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 40°F | 20°F | 0.64" | 3.5" |
| 1984 | 60°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 45°F | 33°F | 0.81" | 0" |
| 1982 | 45°F | 34°F | 1.04" | 0.1" |
| 1981 | 38°F | 28°F | 2.01" | 7.8" |
| 1980 | 46°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1979 | 35°F | 24°F | 0.53" | 2.2" |
| 1978 | 41°F | 34°F | 2.41" | 1.3" |
| 1977 | 33°F | 9°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 39°F | 30°F | 0.66" | 2.1" |
| 1975 | 60°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 52°F | 36°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 45°F | 19°F | 0.03" | 0.1" |
| 1972 | 59°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 30°F | -1°F | 0" | 0" |