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Edson Weather in March

Edson in March

The short of it: Edson in March averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -11 °C (12 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -11° · rain 21 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

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

March in Edson brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -11°, with about 21 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-March, 118 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 September.

Against its neighbours, Edson runs about middling and about as wet in March. Hinton, 79 km to the WSW, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Edson, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HintonAlberta79 km WSW5°-10°22 mm
WhitecourtAlberta80 km NE2°-11°23 mm
Fox CreekAlberta94 km NNW4°-10°14 mm
MayerthorpeAlberta95 km ENE1°-12°20 mm
Drayton ValleyAlberta104 km ESE2°-11°21 mm
JasperAlberta135 km SW4°-8°22 mm
Swan HillsAlberta143 km NNE-1°-14°25 mm
BarrheadAlberta147 km ENE0°-12°18 mm

The Almanac · Edson 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 3°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Edson by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-17°25 mm9 km/h7 h 59 min✦✦
February-2°-15°15 mm9 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦
March3°-11°21 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-4°27 mm10 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
May16°2°57 mm9 km/h15 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June20°6°100 mm9 km/h17 h 1 min✦✦✦
July23°8°112 mm8 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
August22°7°66 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
September17°3°54 mm8 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October10°-3°25 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-10°23 mm9 km/h8 h 29 min✦✦
December-4°-16°16 mm8 km/h7 h 29 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Edson in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Edson in March?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -11 °C (12 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -11°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Edson?

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

How long are the days in Edson in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 29 min in December to 17 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Edson in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Edson in March?

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

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