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Métabetchouan Weather in March

Métabetchouan in March

The short of it: Métabetchouan in March averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -14 °C (8 °F), with 57 mm (2.2 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 -14° · rain 57 mm · daylight 11 h 45 min

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

Thirty years of records give Métabetchouan an average March high of -2°, a low of -14° and some 57 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 45 min in mid-March, 97 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, Métabetchouan runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Desbiens, 8 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Métabetchouan, by the numbers

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

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DesbiensQuebec8 km NE-2°-13°52 mm
ChambordQuebec8 km NNW-1°-13°51 mm
Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-CroixQuebec18 km ENE-2°-13°58 mm
Pointe-du-LacQuebec23 km NE-2°-13°48 mm
RobervalQuebec23 km NW-1°-13°53 mm
Saint-GédéonQuebec24 km NE-2°-13°48 mm
Saint-BrunoQuebec29 km ENE-2°-13°55 mm
AlmaQuebec34 km NE-1°-13°54 mm

The Almanac · Métabetchouan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 6° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Métabetchouan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-22°64 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦
February-8°-21°52 mm13 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March-2°-14°57 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦
April6°-4°76 mm13 km/h13 h 36 min✦
May16°3°78 mm12 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦
June21°9°90 mm10 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
July23°12°125 mm10 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
August22°11°104 mm10 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September18°7°106 mm10 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October10°1°101 mm12 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦
November2°-5°81 mm13 km/h9 h 8 min✦
December-6°-15°83 mm12 km/h8 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Métabetchouan in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Métabetchouan in March?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -14 °C (8 °F), with about 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 57 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Métabetchouan?

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

How long are the days in Métabetchouan in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 45 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 20 min in December to 16 h 4 min in June.

Does it snow in Métabetchouan in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Métabetchouan in March?

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

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