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Preissac Weather in March

Preissac in March

The short of it: Preissac in March averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -15 °C (5 °F), with 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 45 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

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

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

March in Preissac brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -15°, with about 45 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about -2°, with nights near -15°. It is the driest month of the year, only 45 mm of rain. 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Preissac runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Amos, 26 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

March in Preissac, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 45 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AmosQuebec26 km NE-2°-16°48 mm
MalarticQuebec34 km SSE-2°-15°48 mm
Rouyn-NorandaQuebec52 km WSW-1°-14°49 mm
Val-d'OrQuebec54 km SE-2°-15°57 mm
BarrauteQuebec54 km E-2°-16°50 mm
MacamicQuebec61 km NW-1°-16°34 mm
La SarreQuebec76 km NW-1°-16°40 mm
NormétalQuebec99 km NW-2°-16°36 mm

The Almanac · Preissac 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about -2°, with nights near -15°. It is the driest month of the year, only 45 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Preissac by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-23°53 mm12 km/h8 h 44 min✦
February-8°-22°48 mm12 km/h10 h 7 min✦
March-2°-15°45 mm13 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April6°-6°66 mm13 km/h13 h 36 min✦
May16°2°84 mm13 km/h15 h 12 min✦✦
June22°8°91 mm11 km/h16 h 5 min✦✦✦
July24°11°104 mm11 km/h15 h 43 min✦✦✦
August22°10°112 mm10 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September18°7°108 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
October9°1°99 mm13 km/h10 h 43 min✦
November2°-6°83 mm13 km/h9 h 7 min✦
December-5°-15°75 mm12 km/h8 h 20 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Preissac in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Preissac in March?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -15 °C (5 °F), with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about -2°, with nights near -15°. It is the driest month of the year, only 45 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Preissac?

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

How long are the days in Preissac 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 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Preissac in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Preissac in March?

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

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