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Fall River Weather in March

Fall River in March

The short of it: Fall River in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -6° · rain 122 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

March in Fall River brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -6°, with about 122 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 3°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 86 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 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Fall River runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Beaver Bank, 5 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Fall River, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Beaver BankNova Scotia5 km W3°-6°127 mm
Lower SackvilleNova Scotia7 km SW4°-6°129 mm
Middle SackvilleNova Scotia8 km W3°-6°131 mm
BedfordNova Scotia11 km SSW4°-6°125 mm
MillviewNova Scotia13 km SSW4°-6°125 mm
BurnsideNova Scotia13 km S4°-5°127 mm
Port WallaceNova Scotia14 km SSE4°-5°131 mm
Albro LakeNova Scotia15 km S4°-5°131 mm

The Almanac · Fall River 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 3°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Fall River by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-10°143 mm18 km/h9 h 9 min✦
February0°-10°118 mm18 km/h10 h 21 min✦
March3°-6°122 mm18 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April9°0°112 mm17 km/h13 h 26 min✦
May15°5°104 mm15 km/h14 h 49 min✦✦
June20°9°111 mm13 km/h15 h 34 min✦✦✦
July24°14°95 mm12 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦
August24°14°91 mm12 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
September20°10°103 mm14 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°5°141 mm16 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
November8°1°159 mm17 km/h9 h 29 min✦
December3°-5°161 mm19 km/h8 h 48 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fall River in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fall River in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 122 mm (4.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 3°, nights near -6°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 122 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Fall River?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and August.

How long are the days in Fall River in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 48 min in December to 15 h 34 min in June.

Does it snow in Fall River in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Fall River in March?

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

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