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Strathmore Weather in March

Strathmore in March

The short of it: Strathmore in March averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 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 3° · low -9° · rain 18 mm · daylight 11 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Strathmore an average March high of 3°, a low of -9° and some 18 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 18 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, 107 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, Strathmore runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Chestermere, 30 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Strathmore, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 43 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChestermereAlberta30 km W3°-9°20 mm
Monterey ParkAlberta38 km W4°-8°18 mm
TaradaleAlberta39 km WNW3°-9°18 mm
PineridgeAlberta39 km W4°-8°18 mm
FalconridgeAlberta39 km W3°-9°18 mm
TempleAlberta39 km W3°-9°18 mm
Saddle RidgeAlberta40 km WNW3°-9°18 mm
MartindaleAlberta41 km W3°-9°18 mm

The Almanac · Strathmore 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 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Strathmore by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-16°10 mm14 km/h8 h 23 min✦✦
February-2°-14°11 mm13 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
March3°-9°18 mm15 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
April11°-3°26 mm15 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
May17°3°49 mm14 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
June20°7°92 mm13 km/h16 h 31 min✦✦✦
July24°9°54 mm12 km/h16 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August24°8°53 mm12 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
September19°4°34 mm13 km/h12 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
October12°-2°15 mm14 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
November3°-9°17 mm15 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦
December-3°-14°11 mm14 km/h7 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Strathmore in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Strathmore in March?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -9°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 7th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Strathmore?

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

How long are the days in Strathmore in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 43 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 56 min in December to 16 h 31 min in June.

Does it snow in Strathmore in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Strathmore in March?

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

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