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Armstrong Weather in March

Armstrong in March

The short of it: Armstrong in March averages a high of 10 °C (49 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 10° · low -1° · rain 31 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: September & August

March in Armstrong brings afternoons near 10° and nights around -1°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 10°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Armstrong runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Spallumcheen, 6 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Armstrong, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SpallumcheenBritish Columbia6 km SSW9°-1°31 mm
EnderbyBritish Columbia12 km NNE9°-2°36 mm
VernonBritish Columbia21 km SSW10°0°27 mm
GrindrodBritish Columbia21 km NNE9°-2°40 mm
RancheroBritish Columbia23 km N8°-3°46 mm
LavingtonBritish Columbia25 km SSE8°-2°32 mm
FalklandBritish Columbia25 km WNW6°-5°41 mm
ColdstreamBritish Columbia26 km S9°-1°31 mm

The Almanac · Armstrong Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 10°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Armstrong by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-6°48 mm6 km/h8 h 28 min✦
February3°-6°25 mm6 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March10°-1°31 mm8 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦✦
April16°3°34 mm8 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
May22°7°50 mm8 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
June24°10°53 mm7 km/h16 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
July29°13°38 mm7 km/h16 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°12°26 mm7 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°8°36 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°3°48 mm6 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November5°0°61 mm7 km/h8 h 53 min✦✦
December1°-5°49 mm7 km/h8 h 1 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Armstrong in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Armstrong in March?

Days average 10 °C (49 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about 10°, with nights near -1°. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Armstrong?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are September and August.

How long are the days in Armstrong in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 1 min in December to 16 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Armstrong in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Armstrong in March?

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

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