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High Level Weather in March

High Level in March

The short of it: High Level in March averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -17 °C (2 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 11 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -17° · rain 17 mm · daylight 11 h 36 min

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

March in High Level brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -17°, with about 17 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about -2°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 36 min in mid-March, 143 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 August and May.

Against its neighbours, High Level runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. La Crête, 57 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

March in High Level, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
11° colder
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 36 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La CrêteAlberta57 km SE-2°-16°21 mm
Paddle PrairieAlberta66 km SSW-2°-16°19 mm
ChatehAlberta91 km WNW-2°-17°22 mm
ManningAlberta180 km S-2°-15°29 mm
Peace RiverAlberta254 km S0°-13°20 mm
GrimshawAlberta261 km S-1°-13°20 mm
BerwynAlberta266 km S-1°-13°22 mm
Hay RiverNorthwest Territories266 km NNE-7°-20°16 mm

The Almanac · High Level 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 7° from February to about -2°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of High Level by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-15°-26°20 mm10 km/h7 h 2 min✦✦
February-10°-23°13 mm10 km/h9 h 13 min✦✦
March-2°-17°17 mm12 km/h11 h 36 min✦✦
April8°-5°12 mm12 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
May17°2°33 mm12 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°8°53 mm12 km/h18 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
July24°10°68 mm10 km/h17 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
August22°8°44 mm10 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
September16°2°34 mm12 km/h12 h 42 min✦✦✦✦✦
October7°-4°22 mm12 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦
November-6°-15°21 mm10 km/h7 h 40 min✦✦
December-13°-24°18 mm9 km/h6 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about High Level in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in High Level in March?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -17 °C (2 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about -2°, with nights near -17°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit High Level?

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

How long are the days in High Level in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 36 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 21 min in December to 18 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in High Level in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for High Level in March?

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

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