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Sarnia Weather in March

Sarnia in March

The short of it: Sarnia in March averages a high of 5 °C (42 °F) and a low of -3 °C (26 °F), with 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 53 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

March in Sarnia brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -3°, with about 53 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 5°, with nights near -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 53 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 80 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 July and September.

Against its neighbours, Sarnia runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Port Huron, 2 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Sarnia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
16 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Port HuronMichigan2 km WSW6°-3°52 mm
MarysvilleMichigan10 km SW5°-3°51 mm
CorunnaOntario11 km SSW5°-3°52 mm
Saint ClairMichigan19 km SSW6°-3°51 mm
CamlachieOntario21 km ENE4°-4°56 mm
PetroliaOntario23 km ESE5°-4°57 mm
RichmondMichigan34 km WSW6°-3°51 mm
New BaltimoreMichigan43 km SW6°-3°53 mm

The Almanac · Sarnia 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 5° from February to about 5°, with nights near -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 53 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sarnia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-8°58 mm17 km/h9 h 20 min✦
February1°-8°56 mm16 km/h10 h 28 min✦
March5°-3°53 mm16 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°78 mm16 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May19°8°81 mm14 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
June25°13°91 mm11 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
July27°17°69 mm10 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
August27°16°72 mm10 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September23°13°89 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October16°7°78 mm14 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦✦
November9°1°72 mm16 km/h9 h 39 min✦
December3°-4°60 mm17 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sarnia in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sarnia in March?

Days average 5 °C (42 °F) and nights -3 °C (26 °F), with about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 5°, with nights near -3°. It is the driest month of the year, only 53 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Sarnia?

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

How long are the days in Sarnia in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 1 min in December to 15 h 20 min in June.

Does it snow in Sarnia in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Sarnia in March?

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

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