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Stepanavan Weather in March

Stepanavan in March

The short of it: Stepanavan in March averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 8° · low -5° · rain 42 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

Thirty years of records give Stepanavan an average March high of 8°, a low of -5° and some 42 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 8°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-March, 75 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Stepanavan runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Tashir, 15 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Stepanavan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 15 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TashirLori15 km NW8°-5°43 mm
OdzunLori20 km ENE9°-2°41 mm
SpitakLori22 km SSW6°-6°43 mm
VanadzorLori24 km SSE7°-5°42 mm
MetsavanLori25 km NNW7°-5°45 mm
AlaverdiLori26 km ENE10°-1°40 mm
GugarkLori26 km SSE7°-5°43 mm
JrashenLori30 km SW4°-7°45 mm

The Almanac · Stepanavan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 8°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Stepanavan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-6°21 mm7 km/h9 h 32 min✦✦
February5°-10°27 mm7 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
March8°-5°42 mm7 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April14°1°69 mm8 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
May17°6°101 mm7 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
June22°8°86 mm6 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
July24°11°56 mm7 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August27°12°40 mm6 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°9°37 mm6 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°4°45 mm6 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November12°-3°29 mm6 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
December8°-4°19 mm7 km/h9 h 14 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Stepanavan in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Stepanavan in March?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 8°, nights near -5°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Stepanavan?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Stepanavan in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 14 min in December to 15 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Stepanavan in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Stepanavan in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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