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Mount Pleasant Weather in March

Mount Pleasant in March

The short of it: Mount Pleasant in March averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -8 °C (17 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 11 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -8° · rain 17 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mount Pleasant an average March high of 4°, a low of -8° and some 17 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 43 min in mid-March, 107 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and August.

Against its neighbours, Mount Pleasant runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Calgary, 3 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Mount Pleasant, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CalgaryAlberta3 km SSW4°-8°16 mm
Centre CityAlberta3 km S4°-8°17 mm
ThorncliffeAlberta3 km NNE4°-8°17 mm
BeltlineAlberta4 km S4°-8°17 mm
Huntington HillsAlberta5 km N4°-8°17 mm
VarsityAlberta6 km WNW4°-9°18 mm
Beddington HeightsAlberta6 km N4°-9°18 mm
BownessAlberta6 km W4°-9°18 mm

The Almanac · Mount Pleasant 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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Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Mount Pleasant by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-13°10 mm13 km/h8 h 22 min✦✦
February0°-12°10 mm12 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
March4°-8°17 mm14 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-3°26 mm14 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°54 mm14 km/h15 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
June21°8°103 mm13 km/h16 h 32 min✦✦✦
July25°10°56 mm12 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August24°9°60 mm11 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September19°5°42 mm12 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°16 mm13 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November4°-8°14 mm14 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December-1°-12°11 mm12 km/h7 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mount Pleasant in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mount Pleasant in March?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -8 °C (17 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -8°. Pack the buffalo coat. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Mount Pleasant?

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

How long are the days in Mount Pleasant in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 55 min in December to 16 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Mount Pleasant in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Mount Pleasant in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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