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Glendale Weather in March

Glendale in March

The short of it: Glendale in March averages a high of 4 °C (40 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 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 -8° · rain 17 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Glendale an average March high of 4°, a low of -8° and some 17 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 4°, with nights near -8°. Rain is modest, about 17 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, 107 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, Glendale runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Signal Hill, 2 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Glendale, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
13°
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
Signal HillAlberta2 km WSW4°-9°18 mm
Springbank HillAlberta3 km W4°-9°18 mm
Aspen WoodsAlberta4 km WNW4°-9°18 mm
CalgaryAlberta5 km ENE4°-8°16 mm
West SpringsAlberta5 km NW4°-9°18 mm
Centre CityAlberta5 km ENE4°-8°17 mm
BeltlineAlberta5 km E4°-8°17 mm
BownessAlberta6 km NNW4°-9°18 mm

The Almanac · Glendale 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 4°, with nights near -8°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Glendale by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-14°10 mm13 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦
February0°-12°10 mm12 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
March4°-8°17 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-3°28 mm14 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°52 mm14 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°106 mm13 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
July25°10°56 mm12 km/h16 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°61 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°45 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°17 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°14 mm14 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December-1°-13°11 mm13 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Glendale in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Glendale in March?

Days average 4 °C (40 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 4°, with nights near -8°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Glendale?

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

How long are the days in Glendale in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 56 min in December to 16 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Glendale in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Glendale in March?

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

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