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Appleton Weather in March

Appleton in March

The short of it: Appleton in March averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -8° · rain 106 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

March in Appleton brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -8°, with about 106 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 99 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Appleton runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Glenwood, 1 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Appleton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
19 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GlenwoodNewfoundland and Labrador1 km W1°-8°104 mm
GanderNewfoundland and Labrador18 km E1°-7°103 mm
Norris ArmNewfoundland and Labrador30 km WNW1°-9°95 mm
LewisporteNewfoundland and Labrador32 km NNW1°-8°93 mm
EmbreeNewfoundland and Labrador38 km NNW1°-8°89 mm
PeterviewNewfoundland and Labrador38 km WNW1°-9°84 mm
BotwoodNewfoundland and Labrador40 km WNW1°-9°80 mm
Birchy BayNewfoundland and Labrador42 km NNE1°-8°91 mm

The Almanac · Appleton 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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Much like February: highs about 1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Appleton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°107 mm21 km/h8 h 40 min✦
February-2°-11°100 mm20 km/h10 h 5 min✦
March1°-8°106 mm19 km/h11 h 44 min✦
April6°-2°82 mm18 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May12°2°91 mm16 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦
June17°6°94 mm14 km/h16 h 10 min✦✦✦
July22°11°95 mm14 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August22°11°108 mm14 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September18°8°120 mm15 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October11°3°117 mm17 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November6°-1°115 mm19 km/h9 h 4 min✦
December1°-6°114 mm20 km/h8 h 15 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Appleton in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Appleton in March?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 106 mm (4.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 1°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 106 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Appleton?

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

How long are the days in Appleton in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 15 min in December to 16 h 10 min in June.

Does it snow in Appleton in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Appleton in March?

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

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