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Shellbrook Weather in March

Shellbrook in March

The short of it: Shellbrook in March averages a high of -2 °C (29 °F) and a low of -14 °C (8 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -14° · rain 20 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

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

March in Shellbrook brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -14°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-March, 116 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 May and August.

Against its neighbours, Shellbrook runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Prince Albert, 42 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

March in Shellbrook, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
11° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Prince AlbertSaskatchewan42 km E-1°-13°18 mm
WarmanSaskatchewan101 km S-1°-11°17 mm
MartensvilleSaskatchewan105 km S-1°-11°17 mm
Silverwood HeightsSaskatchewan116 km S-1°-11°18 mm
Lawson HeightsSaskatchewan117 km S-1°-11°18 mm
EvergreenSaskatchewan117 km S-1°-11°17 mm
LawsonSaskatchewan118 km S-1°-11°19 mm
River HeightsSaskatchewan118 km S-1°-11°19 mm

The Almanac · Shellbrook 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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Highs rise 7° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Shellbrook by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-22°21 mm12 km/h8 h 3 min✦✦
February-9°-21°13 mm12 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
March-2°-14°20 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April9°-4°34 mm14 km/h13 h 54 min✦✦✦
May18°3°42 mm15 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°8°79 mm13 km/h16 h 56 min✦✦✦
July25°11°84 mm12 km/h16 h 29 min✦✦✦
August24°9°64 mm12 km/h14 h 45 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°46 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦
October9°-3°30 mm13 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦✦
November-2°-12°22 mm13 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦
December-10°-20°18 mm12 km/h7 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shellbrook in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shellbrook in March?

Days average -2 °C (29 °F) and nights -14 °C (8 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -14°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Shellbrook?

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

How long are the days in Shellbrook in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 33 min in December to 16 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Shellbrook in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Shellbrook in March?

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

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