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Macamic Weather in March

Macamic in March

The short of it: Macamic in March averages a high of -1 °C (29 °F) and a low of -16 °C (4 °F), with 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -16° · rain 34 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Macamic an average March high of -1°, a low of -16° and some 34 mm of rain. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -16°. It is the driest month of the year, only 34 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 99 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Macamic runs about middling and drier than most in March. La Sarre, 16 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Macamic, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
La SarreQuebec16 km WNW-1°-16°40 mm
NormétalQuebec39 km NW-2°-16°36 mm
Rouyn-NorandaQuebec57 km S-1°-14°49 mm
PreissacQuebec61 km SE-2°-15°45 mm
AmosQuebec68 km ESE-2°-16°48 mm
MalarticQuebec94 km SE-2°-15°48 mm
Kirkland LakeOntario102 km SW-1°-15°48 mm
BarrauteQuebec107 km ESE-2°-16°50 mm

The Almanac · Macamic 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 7° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -16°. It is the driest month of the year, only 34 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Macamic by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-23°48 mm12 km/h8 h 41 min✦
February-9°-22°41 mm13 km/h10 h 6 min✦✦
March-1°-16°34 mm13 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April6°-6°52 mm14 km/h13 h 38 min✦
May15°2°82 mm14 km/h15 h 14 min✦✦
June22°9°92 mm12 km/h16 h 8 min✦✦✦
July24°12°120 mm11 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
August22°11°111 mm11 km/h14 h 21 min✦✦✦
September18°8°118 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October9°2°109 mm13 km/h10 h 42 min✦
November1°-6°73 mm14 km/h9 h 5 min✦
December-6°-16°70 mm13 km/h8 h 17 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Macamic in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Macamic in March?

Days average -1 °C (29 °F) and nights -16 °C (4 °F), with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -16°. It is the driest month of the year, only 34 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Macamic?

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

How long are the days in Macamic in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 17 min in December to 16 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Macamic in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Macamic in March?

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

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