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Ranchero Weather in March

Ranchero in March

The short of it: Ranchero in March averages a high of 8 °C (46 °F) and a low of -3 °C (28 °F), with 46 mm (1.8 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 8° · low -3° · rain 46 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

March in Ranchero brings afternoons near 8° and nights around -3°, with about 46 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 8°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 46 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, 106 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, Ranchero runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Grindrod, 6 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Ranchero, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 14 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
GrindrodBritish Columbia6 km ESE9°-2°40 mm
Salmon ArmBritish Columbia7 km NW8°-3°44 mm
CanoeBritish Columbia11 km NNW9°-2°45 mm
EnderbyBritish Columbia12 km SSE9°-2°36 mm
SunnybraeBritish Columbia13 km NNW8°-2°45 mm
TappenBritish Columbia17 km NNW7°-4°48 mm
ArmstrongBritish Columbia23 km S10°-1°31 mm
SicamousBritish Columbia25 km NE8°-2°47 mm

The Almanac · Ranchero 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 8°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ranchero by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°66 mm6 km/h8 h 26 min✦
February2°-6°32 mm6 km/h9 h 57 min✦✦
March8°-3°46 mm7 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April15°2°44 mm8 km/h13 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
May20°6°58 mm8 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June23°9°65 mm7 km/h16 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July27°11°43 mm7 km/h16 h 3 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°11°30 mm6 km/h14 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°7°42 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°2°62 mm6 km/h10 h 36 min✦✦✦
November4°-1°80 mm7 km/h8 h 52 min✦
December0°-6°67 mm7 km/h7 h 59 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ranchero in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ranchero in March?

Days average 8 °C (46 °F) and nights -3 °C (28 °F), with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 8°, with nights near -3°. Rain is modest, about 46 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Ranchero?

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

How long are the days in Ranchero in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 59 min in December to 16 h 27 min in June.

Does it snow in Ranchero in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Ranchero in March?

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

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