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Evanston Weather in March

Evanston in March

The short of it: Evanston in March averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -9 °C (16 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -9° · rain 18 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

March in Evanston brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -9°, with about 18 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 108 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Evanston runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Hidden Valley, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

March in Evanston, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Hidden ValleyAlberta2 km SSE4°-9°18 mm
Sage HillAlberta2 km NW3°-9°18 mm
Panorama HillsAlberta3 km ESE4°-9°18 mm
Nolan HillAlberta3 km WNW3°-9°18 mm
Coventry HillsAlberta4 km E3°-9°18 mm
CitadelAlberta5 km WSW3°-9°20 mm
EdgemontAlberta5 km SSW3°-9°19 mm
Beddington HeightsAlberta5 km SE4°-9°18 mm

The Almanac · Evanston 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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Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Evanston by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-14°10 mm13 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
February0°-12°10 mm12 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
March4°-9°18 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April10°-3°28 mm14 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May16°2°56 mm14 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°100 mm13 km/h16 h 33 min✦✦✦
July24°9°59 mm12 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°63 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°41 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°17 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°14 mm14 km/h8 h 48 min✦✦
December-1°-13°11 mm13 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Evanston in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Evanston in March?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -9 °C (16 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -9°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Evanston?

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

How long are the days in Evanston in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 54 min in December to 16 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Evanston in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Evanston in March?

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

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