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Acton Vale Weather in March

Acton Vale in March

The short of it: Acton Vale in March averages a high of 1 °C (35 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -8° · rain 71 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

March in Acton Vale brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -8°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-March, 88 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Acton Vale runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Drummondville, 27 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

March in Acton Vale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DrummondvilleQuebec27 km NNE1°-8°70 mm
Saint-HyacintheQuebec30 km W2°-8°64 mm
GranbyQuebec31 km SSW2°-7°81 mm
Saint-CésaireQuebec43 km SW2°-7°64 mm
Mont-Saint-HilaireQuebec49 km W2°-7°70 mm
BeloeilQuebec51 km W2°-7°70 mm
Val-des-SourcesQuebec51 km ENE1°-9°70 mm
CowansvilleQuebec52 km SSW3°-8°80 mm

The Almanac · Acton Vale 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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Highs rise 6° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Acton Vale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°83 mm10 km/h9 h 3 min✦
February-4°-15°68 mm10 km/h10 h 18 min✦
March1°-8°71 mm10 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°0°92 mm11 km/h13 h 28 min✦
May18°6°103 mm10 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
June23°11°113 mm8 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
July25°15°105 mm8 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
August25°14°117 mm7 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September21°10°81 mm8 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°4°121 mm9 km/h10 h 50 min✦✦
November6°-2°94 mm10 km/h9 h 24 min✦
December-1°-9°95 mm10 km/h8 h 42 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Acton Vale in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Acton Vale in March?

Days average 1 °C (35 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Acton Vale?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Acton Vale in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 42 min in December to 15 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Acton Vale in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Acton Vale in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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