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Brooks Weather in March

Brooks in March

The short of it: Brooks in March averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -9 °C (17 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -9° · rain 16 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

March in Brooks brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -9°, with about 16 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Brooks runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Medicine Hat, 105 km to the SE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Brooks, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Medicine HatAlberta105 km SE5°-7°15 mm
StrathmoreAlberta117 km WNW3°-9°18 mm
LethbridgeAlberta119 km SW6°-7°19 mm
High RiverAlberta140 km W4°-8°22 mm
ChestermereAlberta145 km WNW3°-9°20 mm
MahoganyAlberta148 km WNW4°-8°19 mm
CopperfieldAlberta148 km WNW4°-8°19 mm
OkotoksAlberta149 km W4°-8°23 mm

The Almanac · Brooks 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 6° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Brooks by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-16°13 mm17 km/h8 h 27 min✦✦
February-3°-14°11 mm15 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
March4°-9°16 mm17 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April12°-2°29 mm17 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°37 mm15 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°83 mm14 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦
July25°10°40 mm13 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°9°38 mm13 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
September20°5°31 mm14 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°18 mm16 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-9°19 mm17 km/h8 h 52 min✦✦
December-4°-15°13 mm16 km/h8 h 0 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Brooks in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Brooks in March?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -9 °C (17 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 4°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Brooks?

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

How long are the days in Brooks in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 0 min in December to 16 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Brooks in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Brooks in March?

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

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