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Barnwell Weather in March

Barnwell in March

The short of it: Barnwell in March averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -7° · rain 18 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Barnwell an average March high of 6°, a low of -7° and some 18 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 6°, with nights near -7°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 102 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 July and September.

Against its neighbours, Barnwell runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Taber, 8 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Barnwell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TaberAlberta8 km ENE6°-7°19 mm
CoaldaleAlberta27 km WSW6°-7°18 mm
VauxhallAlberta35 km NNE5°-8°16 mm
Grassy LakeAlberta39 km E5°-7°18 mm
Picture ButteAlberta40 km WNW5°-7°19 mm
LethbridgeAlberta41 km W6°-7°19 mm
RaymondAlberta45 km SW6°-7°20 mm
CoalhurstAlberta49 km W6°-7°20 mm

The Almanac · Barnwell 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 5° from February to about 6°, with nights near -7°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Barnwell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-13°16 mm17 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February0°-11°15 mm15 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March6°-7°18 mm17 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-1°34 mm17 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°46 mm16 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
June21°8°92 mm14 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July25°10°30 mm13 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°10°37 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°6°35 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°-1°21 mm17 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-7°19 mm18 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-1°-12°16 mm17 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barnwell in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barnwell in March?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 6°, with nights near -7°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Barnwell?

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

How long are the days in Barnwell in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Barnwell in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Barnwell in March?

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

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