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Thorold Weather in March

Thorold in March

The short of it: Thorold in March averages a high of 5 °C (41 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -3° · rain 56 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

Thirty years of records give Thorold an average March high of 5°, a low of -3° and some 56 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 81 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 June and September.

Against its neighbours, Thorold runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. St. Catharines, 7 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Thorold, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
St. CatharinesOntario7 km NNW5°-2°52 mm
Niagara FallsOntario11 km E6°-3°59 mm
Niagara FallsNew York12 km ESE6°-3°59 mm
WellandOntario15 km SSW5°-3°59 mm
North TonawandaNew York29 km ESE6°-3°62 mm
GrimsbyOntario31 km WNW5°-3°61 mm
Fort ErieOntario32 km SE6°-3°61 mm
AmherstNew York36 km ESE6°-3°64 mm

The Almanac · Thorold 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 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Thorold by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-7°69 mm19 km/h9 h 20 min✦
February0°-7°56 mm18 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March5°-3°56 mm17 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April12°2°83 mm17 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May19°8°87 mm14 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
June24°14°85 mm12 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
July27°17°83 mm12 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
August26°17°75 mm11 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September22°13°78 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°7°84 mm14 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°1°80 mm17 km/h9 h 38 min✦
December3°-4°74 mm18 km/h9 h 0 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Thorold in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Thorold in March?

Days average 5 °C (41 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 5°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 56 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Thorold?

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

How long are the days in Thorold in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 0 min in December to 15 h 21 min in June.

Does it snow in Thorold in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Thorold in March?

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

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