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Barrhead Weather in March

Barrhead in March

The short of it: Barrhead in March averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -12 °C (11 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 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 0° · low -12° · rain 18 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

March in Barrhead brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -12°, with about 18 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 0°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-March, 120 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, Barrhead runs about middling and about as wet in March. Westlock, 35 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Barrhead, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm more rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WestlockAlberta35 km E-1°-12°20 mm
MorinvilleAlberta61 km SE-1°-11°19 mm
Stony PlainAlberta72 km SSE1°-11°18 mm
Spruce GroveAlberta74 km SSE1°-11°18 mm
St. AlbertAlberta75 km SE0°-10°18 mm
CumberlandAlberta80 km SE0°-10°17 mm
DunluceAlberta81 km SE0°-9°17 mm
BaturynAlberta81 km SE0°-10°17 mm

The Almanac · Barrhead 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 0°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Barrhead by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-20°23 mm12 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦
February-5°-17°15 mm12 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
March0°-12°18 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-4°29 mm13 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
May18°2°48 mm13 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June21°7°92 mm11 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦
July23°10°97 mm10 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°9°56 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°34 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°24 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-10°26 mm12 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
December-7°-17°18 mm12 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Barrhead in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Barrhead in March?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -12 °C (11 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 0°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Barrhead?

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

How long are the days in Barrhead in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 22 min in December to 17 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Barrhead in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Barrhead in March?

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

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