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Malartic Weather in March

Malartic in March

The short of it: Malartic in March averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -15° · rain 48 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

March in Malartic brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -15°, with about 48 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -15°. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 96 minutes more than a month before.

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

Against its neighbours, Malartic runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Val-d'Or, 25 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in Malartic, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Val-d'OrQuebec25 km E-2°-15°57 mm
PreissacQuebec34 km NNW-2°-15°45 mm
AmosQuebec48 km N-2°-16°48 mm
BarrauteQuebec49 km NE-2°-16°50 mm
Rouyn-NorandaQuebec67 km W-1°-14°49 mm
SenneterreQuebec72 km ENE-2°-16°58 mm
MacamicQuebec94 km NW-1°-16°34 mm
La SarreQuebec108 km NW-1°-16°40 mm

The Almanac · Malartic 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 -2°; nights run about -15°. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Malartic by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-22°57 mm12 km/h8 h 46 min✦
February-8°-21°53 mm12 km/h10 h 8 min✦
March-2°-15°48 mm12 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April6°-5°62 mm13 km/h13 h 36 min✦
May16°3°81 mm13 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
June22°8°94 mm11 km/h16 h 2 min✦✦✦
July24°11°108 mm10 km/h15 h 41 min✦✦✦
August22°10°115 mm10 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
September18°7°110 mm11 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October10°1°94 mm12 km/h10 h 43 min✦
November2°-6°87 mm13 km/h9 h 9 min✦
December-5°-14°76 mm12 km/h8 h 22 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Malartic in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Malartic in March?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -15°. It is the driest month of the year, only 48 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Malartic?

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

How long are the days in Malartic in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 22 min in December to 16 h 2 min in June.

Does it snow in Malartic in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Malartic in March?

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

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