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Elk Point Weather in March

Elk Point in March

The short of it: Elk Point in March averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -12° · rain 19 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

March in Elk Point brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -12°, with about 19 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -12°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-March, 119 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Elk Point runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. St. Paul, 27 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Elk Point, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
10° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
St. PaulAlberta27 km WNW0°-12°20 mm
BonnyvilleAlberta42 km NNE0°-12°20 mm
Two HillsAlberta59 km WSW1°-11°19 mm
VermilionAlberta61 km S0°-12°19 mm
MannvilleAlberta65 km SSW0°-11°17 mm
Grand CentreAlberta73 km NE0°-12°18 mm
Cold LakeAlberta78 km NE0°-12°18 mm
VegrevilleAlberta88 km WSW1°-11°16 mm

The Almanac · Elk Point 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 0°; nights run about -12°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Elk Point by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-20°19 mm13 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦
February-6°-19°12 mm14 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦
March0°-12°19 mm15 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April10°-3°36 mm15 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
May17°3°42 mm15 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°84 mm13 km/h17 h 5 min✦✦✦
July24°10°79 mm12 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦
August23°9°55 mm12 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°33 mm13 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-3°18 mm14 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦
November-1°-11°20 mm14 km/h8 h 26 min✦✦
December-9°-19°16 mm14 km/h7 h 25 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Elk Point in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Elk Point in March?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -12°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Elk Point?

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

How long are the days in Elk Point in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 25 min in December to 17 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Elk Point in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Elk Point in March?

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

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