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Al Ritchie Weather in March

Al Ritchie in March

The short of it: Al Ritchie in March averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -10 °C (13 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -10° · rain 21 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Al Ritchie an average March high of 1°, a low of -10° and some 21 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 1°, with nights near -10°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 105 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Al Ritchie runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Heritage, 1 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Al Ritchie, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus April
10° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HeritageSaskatchewan1 km WNW1°-10°21 mm
BoothillSaskatchewan1 km SE1°-11°22 mm
Gladmer ParkSaskatchewan1 km WSW1°-10°21 mm
Centre SquareSaskatchewan2 km W1°-10°21 mm
EastviewSaskatchewan2 km N1°-10°21 mm
ReginaSaskatchewan2 km WNW1°-10°21 mm
LakeviewSaskatchewan3 km WSW1°-10°21 mm
Dewdney EastSaskatchewan3 km ENE1°-11°22 mm

The Almanac · Al Ritchie 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 1°, with nights near -10°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Al Ritchie by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-20°17 mm18 km/h8 h 28 min✦✦
February-7°-17°12 mm17 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March1°-10°21 mm18 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-2°28 mm19 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
May19°5°55 mm19 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June23°11°97 mm16 km/h16 h 25 min✦✦✦
July27°13°70 mm14 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
August26°12°48 mm14 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
September20°6°34 mm16 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-1°26 mm17 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-10°18 mm18 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
December-7°-17°18 mm18 km/h8 h 2 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Al Ritchie in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Al Ritchie in March?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -10 °C (13 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 1°, with nights near -10°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Al Ritchie?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Al Ritchie in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 2 min in December to 16 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Al Ritchie in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Al Ritchie in March?

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

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