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Grande Cache Weather in March

Grande Cache in March

The short of it: Grande Cache in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -8° · rain 31 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

March in Grande Cache brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -8°, with about 31 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 3°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Grande Cache runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. McBride, 94 km to the SW, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Grande Cache, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
McBrideBritish Columbia94 km SW6°-5°46 mm
HintonAlberta115 km ESE5°-10°22 mm
ValemountBritish Columbia117 km S5°-5°32 mm
JasperAlberta132 km SSE4°-8°22 mm
WedgewoodAlberta140 km N2°-10°21 mm
WembleyAlberta141 km N1°-10°26 mm
Grande PrairieAlberta144 km N1°-10°23 mm
BeaverlodgeAlberta150 km N1°-10°24 mm

The Almanac · Grande Cache 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 -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Grande Cache by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-10°28 mm7 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦
February0°-11°25 mm7 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦
March3°-8°31 mm9 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-3°24 mm9 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
May14°2°52 mm9 km/h15 h 56 min✦✦✦
June18°5°68 mm9 km/h17 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
July21°7°88 mm8 km/h16 h 36 min✦✦✦
August20°6°65 mm8 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
September15°3°51 mm8 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦
October8°-2°40 mm8 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦✦
November2°-7°37 mm8 km/h8 h 26 min✦✦
December-2°-11°24 mm7 km/h7 h 25 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grande Cache in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Grande Cache in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 3°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 31 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Grande Cache?

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

How long are the days in Grande Cache 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 Grande Cache in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Grande Cache in March?

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

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