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Rayside-Balfour Weather in March

Rayside-Balfour in March

The short of it: Rayside-Balfour in March averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -12 °C (11 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -12° · rain 53 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

March in Rayside-Balfour brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -12°, with about 53 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 1°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-March, 91 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Rayside-Balfour runs about middling and about as wet in March. Dowling, 10 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

March in Rayside-Balfour, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DowlingOntario10 km W1°-12°56 mm
AzildaOntario11 km SE1°-11°51 mm
Valley EastOntario17 km ENE1°-12°45 mm
LivelyOntario20 km SSE1°-11°65 mm
Greater SudburyOntario21 km SE2°-11°42 mm
CapreolOntario24 km ENE1°-12°46 mm
Markstay-WarrenOntario58 km ESE1°-11°53 mm
EspanolaOntario58 km SW2°-10°52 mm

The Almanac · Rayside-Balfour Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 1°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Rayside-Balfour by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-7°-19°56 mm16 km/h8 h 57 min✦
February-5°-18°52 mm16 km/h10 h 15 min✦
March1°-12°53 mm15 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-3°64 mm16 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦
May17°4°83 mm15 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦
June23°10°80 mm13 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
July25°12°74 mm13 km/h15 h 29 min✦✦✦
August24°11°87 mm13 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦
September20°8°106 mm14 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October12°2°109 mm16 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
November4°-4°84 mm17 km/h9 h 19 min✦
December-4°-12°75 mm16 km/h8 h 35 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Rayside-Balfour in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Rayside-Balfour in March?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -12 °C (11 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 1°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 53 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Rayside-Balfour?

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

How long are the days in Rayside-Balfour in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 35 min in December to 15 h 49 min in June.

Does it snow in Rayside-Balfour in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Rayside-Balfour in March?

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

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