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Melfort Weather in March

Melfort in March

The short of it: Melfort in March averages a high of -3 °C (27 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -3° · low -13° · rain 18 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

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

March in Melfort brings afternoons near -3° and nights around -13°, with about 18 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -3°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-March, 115 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 September and May.

Against its neighbours, Melfort runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Nipawin, 69 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Melfort, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
10° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NipawinSaskatchewan69 km NE-3°-15°20 mm
HumboldtSaskatchewan82 km SSW-2°-12°16 mm
Prince AlbertSaskatchewan85 km WNW-1°-13°18 mm
WarmanSaskatchewan145 km WSW-1°-11°17 mm
MartensvilleSaskatchewan153 km WSW-1°-11°17 mm
EvergreenSaskatchewan153 km WSW-1°-11°17 mm
WillowgroveSaskatchewan154 km WSW-1°-11°18 mm
HolmwoodSaskatchewan154 km WSW-1°-11°18 mm

The Almanac · Melfort 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 -3°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Melfort by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-21°19 mm13 km/h8 h 6 min✦✦
February-10°-20°13 mm13 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦
March-3°-13°18 mm14 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April8°-3°27 mm15 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
May17°3°41 mm15 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°10°74 mm14 km/h16 h 52 min✦✦✦
July24°12°84 mm12 km/h16 h 25 min✦✦✦
August24°10°60 mm12 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°42 mm14 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°29 mm14 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦
November-2°-10°20 mm14 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
December-10°-19°19 mm13 km/h7 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Melfort in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Melfort in March?

Days average -3 °C (27 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -3°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Melfort?

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

How long are the days in Melfort in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 37 min in December to 16 h 52 min in June.

Does it snow in Melfort in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Melfort in March?

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

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