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Taber Weather in March

Taber in March

The short of it: Taber in March averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -7° · rain 19 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Taber an average March high of 6°, a low of -7° and some 19 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 6°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 102 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Taber runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Barnwell, 8 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Taber, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
18 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BarnwellAlberta8 km WSW6°-7°18 mm
Grassy LakeAlberta31 km E5°-7°18 mm
VauxhallAlberta31 km N5°-8°16 mm
CoaldaleAlberta35 km WSW6°-7°18 mm
Picture ButteAlberta47 km WNW5°-7°19 mm
LethbridgeAlberta49 km W6°-7°19 mm
RaymondAlberta52 km SW6°-7°20 mm
Bow IslandAlberta56 km E5°-7°17 mm

The Almanac · Taber 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 6°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Taber by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-13°17 mm17 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦
February0°-12°15 mm16 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦
March6°-7°19 mm18 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-1°34 mm17 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
May18°4°44 mm16 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°89 mm14 km/h16 h 18 min✦✦✦
July26°10°29 mm13 km/h15 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
August26°10°37 mm13 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
September21°6°36 mm14 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°0°20 mm17 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
November5°-7°20 mm18 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
December-1°-12°17 mm17 km/h8 h 8 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Taber in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Taber in March?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 6°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 19 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Taber?

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

How long are the days in Taber in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 8 min in December to 16 h 18 min in June.

Does it snow in Taber in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Taber in March?

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

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