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Clinton Weather in March

Clinton in March

The short of it: Clinton in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -5 °C (23 °F), with 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -5° · rain 68 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

Thirty years of records give Clinton an average March high of 3°, a low of -5° and some 68 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 68 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 82 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Clinton runs about middling and about as wet in March. Seaforth, 13 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

March in Clinton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 20 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SeaforthOntario13 km SE3°-5°71 mm
BluewaterOntario18 km SSW4°-5°63 mm
Huron EastOntario19 km E3°-5°70 mm
GoderichOntario20 km NW3°-5°62 mm
HensallOntario21 km S3°-5°65 mm
BrusselsOntario27 km ENE3°-6°68 mm
ExeterOntario31 km S4°-4°63 mm
South HuronOntario33 km S4°-4°60 mm

The Almanac · Clinton 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 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 68 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Clinton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-9°108 mm18 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February-2°-10°88 mm17 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-5°68 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April10°1°83 mm16 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May18°7°91 mm14 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
June23°12°75 mm11 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
July26°15°72 mm10 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
August25°14°85 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September22°11°98 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°6°107 mm15 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°0°102 mm17 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December1°-5°107 mm18 km/h8 h 57 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Clinton in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Clinton in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -5 °C (23 °F), with about 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -5°. It is the driest month of the year, only 68 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Clinton?

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

How long are the days in Clinton in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 57 min in December to 15 h 25 min in June.

Does it snow in Clinton in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Clinton in March?

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

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