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Jonquière Weather in March

Jonquière in March

The short of it: Jonquière in March averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -13 °C (9 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -13° · rain 64 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

March in Jonquière brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -13°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about -1°, with nights near -13°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 97 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Jonquière runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Saguenay, 14 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Jonquière, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SaguenayQuebec14 km E0°-12°61 mm
ChicoutimiQuebec14 km E0°-12°61 mm
Saint-AmbroiseQuebec16 km NNW-1°-14°54 mm
Saint-HonoréQuebec18 km NE-1°-13°57 mm
Saint-Charles-de-BourgetQuebec19 km NNW-1°-14°54 mm
Saint-FulgenceQuebec26 km E0°-12°55 mm
La BaieQuebec28 km ESE-1°-12°59 mm
Saint-BrunoQuebec30 km W-2°-13°55 mm

The Almanac · Jonquière 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 -1°, with nights near -13°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Jonquière by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-22°66 mm13 km/h8 h 44 min✦
February-8°-20°62 mm14 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March-1°-13°64 mm14 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April7°-4°79 mm15 km/h13 h 37 min✦
May17°4°95 mm13 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦✦
June22°9°98 mm11 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
July25°12°137 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
August24°12°121 mm10 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September19°7°127 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October11°2°119 mm13 km/h10 h 42 min✦✦
November3°-4°90 mm14 km/h9 h 7 min✦
December-5°-14°86 mm13 km/h8 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Jonquière in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Jonquière in March?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -13 °C (9 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 7° from February to about -1°, with nights near -13°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Jonquière?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Jonquière in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 20 min in December to 16 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Jonquière in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Jonquière in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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