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Manning Weather in March

Manning in March

The short of it: Manning in March averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 38 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -15° · rain 29 mm · daylight 11 h 38 min

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

March in Manning brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -15°, with about 29 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -15°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 38 min in mid-March, 134 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 August and September.

Against its neighbours, Manning runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Peace River, 79 km to the SSE, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Manning, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
11° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 38 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Peace RiverAlberta79 km SSE0°-13°20 mm
GrimshawAlberta82 km S-1°-13°20 mm
BerwynAlberta86 km S-1°-13°22 mm
FairviewAlberta106 km SSW-1°-13°22 mm
Paddle PrairieAlberta115 km N-2°-16°19 mm
FalherAlberta135 km SSE-1°-13°18 mm
McLennanAlberta143 km SSE-1°-12°20 mm
RycroftAlberta147 km SSW0°-11°20 mm

The Almanac · Manning 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 5° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -15°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Manning by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-22°36 mm14 km/h7 h 23 min✦✦
February-7°-20°23 mm14 km/h9 h 23 min✦✦
March-2°-15°29 mm14 km/h11 h 38 min✦✦
April9°-4°18 mm14 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦
May17°2°36 mm14 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°7°57 mm13 km/h17 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
July24°10°89 mm12 km/h17 h 15 min✦✦✦
August22°8°45 mm12 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
September17°3°34 mm14 km/h12 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-3°22 mm15 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦
November-3°-13°40 mm13 km/h7 h 58 min✦✦
December-8°-19°27 mm13 km/h6 h 46 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Manning in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Manning in March?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -15°. Rain is modest, about 29 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Manning?

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

How long are the days in Manning in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 38 min. The days are lengthening — from 6 h 46 min in December to 17 h 49 min in June.

Does it snow in Manning in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Manning in March?

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

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