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Ignace Weather in March

Ignace in March

The short of it: Ignace in March averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -13° · rain 42 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Ignace an average March high of 0°, a low of -13° and some 42 mm of rain. Highs rise 8° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 101 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 July.

Against its neighbours, Ignace runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Atikokan, 73 km to the S, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Ignace, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
8° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AtikokanOntario73 km S2°-13°36 mm
Sioux LookoutOntario76 km NNW0°-13°36 mm
Sioux LookoutOntario78 km NNW0°-13°34 mm
DrydenOntario89 km WNW0°-12°33 mm
Vermilion BayOntario134 km WNW0°-12°32 mm
RanierMinnesota152 km SW2°-10°25 mm
Fort FrancesOntario155 km SW2°-10°29 mm
International FallsMinnesota157 km SW2°-10°29 mm

The Almanac · Ignace 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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Highs rise 8° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ignace by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-23°45 mm9 km/h8 h 36 min✦✦
February-8°-21°37 mm9 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
March0°-13°42 mm10 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April8°-5°59 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦
May16°3°86 mm11 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦
June21°9°103 mm10 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
July24°12°102 mm9 km/h15 h 52 min✦✦✦
August23°11°90 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
September17°7°100 mm10 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦
October9°0°69 mm11 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November0°-7°61 mm11 km/h9 h 1 min✦
December-8°-18°55 mm9 km/h8 h 11 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ignace in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ignace in March?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 42 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Ignace?

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

How long are the days in Ignace in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 11 min in December to 16 h 15 min in June.

Does it snow in Ignace in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Ignace in March?

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

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