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Lowertown Weather in March

Lowertown in March

The short of it: Lowertown in March averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 47 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -8° · rain 60 mm · daylight 11 h 47 min

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

March in Lowertown brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -8°, with about 60 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 47 min in mid-March, 88 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and June.

Against its neighbours, Lowertown runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. New Edinburgh, 1 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

March in Lowertown, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 47 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
New EdinburghOntario1 km NNE3°-8°60 mm
Sandy HillOntario1 km ESE3°-8°60 mm
HullQuebec1 km WSW2°-8°63 mm
CentretownOntario2 km S3°-7°63 mm
Rockcliffe ParkOntario2 km NNE3°-8°60 mm
OttawaOntario2 km S3°-7°63 mm
VanierOntario2 km ENE3°-8°60 mm
The GlebeOntario3 km S3°-7°63 mm

The Almanac · Lowertown 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 6° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lowertown by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-15°63 mm12 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-14°56 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March3°-8°60 mm12 km/h11 h 47 min✦
April11°0°79 mm13 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May19°7°88 mm11 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June25°13°93 mm9 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦
July27°16°96 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August26°15°92 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September22°11°82 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October14°5°89 mm11 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°-2°76 mm12 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-9°77 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lowertown in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lowertown in March?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -8°. Wet spells are common — about 60 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Lowertown?

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

How long are the days in Lowertown in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 47 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 44 min in December to 15 h 39 min in June.

Does it snow in Lowertown in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Lowertown in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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