Weather on March 21 at Great Basin
Great Basin National Park
Based on 56 years of data from Ely, NV
Elevation Note: Great Basin sits at 6,800 ft. Expect temperatures 24°F cooler than the data shown below, which comes from Ely, NV at a lower elevation.
Planning Your Visit
March 21st in Great Basin National Park (via Ely, NV) typically brings cool spring weather, with average highs around 53°F and lows near 24°F — a 29°F daily swing. Over 56 years of records, the warmest March 21st was in 2026 (58°F average), while the coldest was 1982 (22°F) — a 36°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 30% of recorded March 21st dates, with snow falling 20% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 7.4"). The last decade has been 1.5°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 1.5°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 21st in Great Basin? 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 | 76°F | 40°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2025 | 54°F | 28°F | 0.13" | 0" |
| 2024 | 63°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2023 | 36°F | 18°F | 0.61" | 3.4" |
| 2022 | 50°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2021 | 38°F | 17°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2020 | 45°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2019 | 43°F | 32°F | 2.18" | 0.5" |
| 2018 | 53°F | 35°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2017 | 65°F | 46°F | 0.18" | 0" |
| 2016 | 61°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2015 | 67°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2014 | 57°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2013 | 47°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2012 | 60°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2011 | 37°F | 24°F | 0.33" | 2.3" |
| 2010 | 60°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2009 | 62°F | 33°F | 0.15" | 0" |
| 2008 | 53°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2007 | 43°F | 30°F | 0.08" | 0.3" |
| 2006 | 42°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2005 | 46°F | 24°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2004 | 76°F | 30°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2003 | 54°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2002 | 63°F | 26°F | 0" | 0" |
| 2001 | 62°F | 31°F | 0.2" | 0" |
| 2000 | 47°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1999 | 52°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1998 | 61°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 65°F | 33°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 68°F | 27°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 50°F | 20°F | 0.48" | 1.2" |
| 1994 | 60°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1993 | 60°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1992 | 50°F | 22°F | 0.05" | 0" |
| 1991 | 39°F | 23°F | 1.19" | 7.4" |
| 1990 | 65°F | 32°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1989 | 62°F | 20°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1988 | 64°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1987 | 39°F | 21°F | 0.15" | 0.6" |
| 1986 | 63°F | 27°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1985 | 45°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1984 | 54°F | 28°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1983 | 40°F | 27°F | 0.05" | 0.2" |
| 1982 | 38°F | 6°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1981 | 48°F | 15°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1980 | 37°F | 17°F | 0.28" | 1.9" |
| 1979 | 34°F | 20°F | 0.3" | 1.5" |
| 1978 | 56°F | 31°F | 1.32" | 0" |
| 1977 | 56°F | 13°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1976 | 51°F | 18°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1975 | 47°F | 19°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1974 | 52°F | 16°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1973 | 37°F | 24°F | 0.76" | 4.4" |
| 1972 | 69°F | 33°F | 0" | 0" |
| 1971 | 61°F | 23°F | 0" | 0" |