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Deline Weather in March

Deline in March

The short of it: Deline in March averages a high of -12 °C (10 °F) and a low of -24 °C (-10 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 11 h 27 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -12° · low -24° · rain 10 mm · daylight 11 h 27 min

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

March in Deline brings afternoons near -12° and nights around -24°, with about 10 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about -12°, with nights near -24°. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 27 min in mid-March, 194 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Deline runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Norman Wells, 160 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Deline, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus April
12° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Oct–May
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 27 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Norman WellsNorthwest Territories160 km W-11°-24°10 mm
Fort Good HopeNorthwest Territories266 km WNW-13°-26°17 mm
Fort SimpsonNorthwest Territories385 km SSE-4°-19°16 mm
Behchokǫ̀Northwest Territories446 km ESE-10°-25°20 mm

The Almanac · Deline 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 4° from February to about -12°, with nights near -24°. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Deline by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-19°-27°11 mm10 km/h4 h 51 min✦✦
February-17°-25°12 mm10 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦
March-12°-24°10 mm12 km/h11 h 27 min✦✦
April0°-13°11 mm13 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦
May9°-1°18 mm13 km/h18 h 45 min✦✦✦
June16°5°20 mm13 km/h22 h 7 min✦✦✦✦✦
July19°8°43 mm12 km/h20 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
August17°6°43 mm12 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
September10°2°46 mm12 km/h12 h 54 min✦✦✦
October1°-5°28 mm12 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦✦
November-9°-16°23 mm11 km/h5 h 55 min✦✦
December-16°-23°12 mm10 km/h3 h 32 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Deline in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Deline in March?

Days average -12 °C (10 °F) and nights -24 °C (-10 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about -12°, with nights near -24°. It is the driest month of the year, only 10 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Deline?

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

How long are the days in Deline in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 27 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 32 min in December to 22 h 7 min in June.

Does it snow in Deline in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Deline in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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