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Grimshaw Weather in March

Grimshaw in March

The short of it: Grimshaw in March averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -13° · rain 20 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

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

Thirty years of records give Grimshaw an average March high of -1°, a low of -13° and some 20 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about -1°, with nights near -13°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-March, 130 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Grimshaw runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Berwyn, 9 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Grimshaw, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
10° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BerwynAlberta9 km WSW-1°-13°22 mm
Peace RiverAlberta20 km ENE0°-13°20 mm
FairviewAlberta50 km WSW-1°-13°22 mm
FalherAlberta56 km SSE-1°-13°18 mm
McLennanAlberta69 km SE-1°-12°20 mm
ManningAlberta82 km N-2°-15°29 mm
RycroftAlberta85 km SW0°-11°20 mm
Spirit RiverAlberta89 km WSW0°-11°20 mm

The Almanac · Grimshaw 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 5° from February to about -1°, with nights near -13°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Grimshaw by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-20°26 mm14 km/h7 h 32 min✦✦
February-7°-18°19 mm13 km/h9 h 28 min✦✦
March-1°-13°20 mm14 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April9°-3°16 mm15 km/h14 h 7 min✦✦✦
May17°3°38 mm14 km/h16 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°7°66 mm13 km/h17 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
July23°10°76 mm12 km/h17 h 4 min✦✦✦
August22°8°47 mm12 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
September17°3°37 mm14 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-3°26 mm15 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
November-3°-12°26 mm14 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦
December-8°-18°20 mm14 km/h6 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Grimshaw in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Grimshaw in March?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about -1°, with nights near -13°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Grimshaw?

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

How long are the days in Grimshaw in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 56 min in December to 17 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Grimshaw in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Grimshaw in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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