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Alma Weather in March

Alma in March

The short of it: Alma in March averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -13° · rain 54 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

March in Alma brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -13°, with about 54 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 98 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Alma runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Saint-Bruno, 9 km to the S, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Alma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Saint-BrunoQuebec9 km S-2°-13°55 mm
Saint-GédéonQuebec10 km WSW-2°-13°48 mm
Pointe-du-LacQuebec11 km WSW-2°-13°48 mm
L'Ascension-de-Notre-SeigneurQuebec15 km N-2°-14°45 mm
LabrecqueQuebec16 km NNE-1°-15°50 mm
Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-CroixQuebec18 km SSW-2°-13°58 mm
Saint-Charles-de-BourgetQuebec21 km E-1°-14°54 mm
Saint-AmbroiseQuebec24 km E-1°-14°54 mm

The Almanac · Alma 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 7° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Alma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-22°56 mm13 km/h8 h 43 min✦
February-8°-21°51 mm13 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March-1°-13°54 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April7°-3°64 mm14 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦
May17°4°79 mm13 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦
June22°9°85 mm11 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦
July25°13°128 mm10 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
August24°12°108 mm10 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦✦
September19°8°113 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°2°102 mm13 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November3°-4°74 mm14 km/h9 h 6 min✦
December-5°-14°78 mm13 km/h8 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Alma in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Alma in March?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 54 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Alma?

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

How long are the days in Alma in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 19 min in December to 16 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Alma in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Alma in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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