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Shipyard Weather in March

Shipyard in March

The short of it: Shipyard in March averages a high of 33 °C (91 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 0 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 91° · low 67° · rain 1.3 in. · daylight 12 h 0 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & March

March in Shipyard brings afternoons near 91° and nights around 67°, with about 1.3 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.3 in. of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 0 min in mid-March, 27 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and March.

Against its neighbours, Shipyard runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Guinea Grass, 6 mi to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Shipyard, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 0.2 in. less rain
Versus April
3° colder
Day–night spread
24°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 0 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Guinea GrassOrange Walk District6 mi NE90°67°1.2 in.
August Pine RidgeOrange Walk District7 mi NW91°66°1.2 in.
San FelipeOrange Walk District8 mi W91°66°1.3 in.
CarmelitaOrange Walk District11 mi NE90°67°1.1 in.
San Jose PalmarOrange Walk District13 mi NNE90°67°1.0 in.
Yo CreekOrange Walk District14 mi N91°66°1.0 in.
Orange WalkOrange Walk District14 mi NNE90°67°1.0 in.
Trial FarmOrange Walk District15 mi NNE90°67°1.0 in.

The Almanac · Shipyard Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.3 in. of rain.

Climate of Shipyard by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January86°64°2.9 in.5 mph11 h 10 min✦✦
February89°66°1.5 in.5 mph11 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
March91°67°1.3 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
April94°71°1.4 in.7 mph12 h 32 min✦✦✦
May93°73°4.4 in.6 mph12 h 58 min✦
June92°74°8.7 in.5 mph13 h 12 min✦
July92°74°6.4 in.5 mph13 h 6 min✦
August93°74°6.5 in.4 mph12 h 44 min✦
September93°73°8.0 in.4 mph12 h 13 min✦
October91°72°8.7 in.4 mph11 h 42 min✦✦
November88°67°4.8 in.4 mph11 h 16 min✦✦
December87°65°3.5 in.4 mph11 h 4 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shipyard in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shipyard in March?

Days average 33 °C (91 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 91° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.3 in. of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Shipyard?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are February and March.

How long are the days in Shipyard in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 0 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 4 min in December to 13 h 12 min in June.

Does it snow in Shipyard in March?

Hardly — March nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Shipyard in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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