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Upper Miramichi Weather in March

Upper Miramichi in March

The short of it: Upper Miramichi in March averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -10 °C (15 °F), with 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain and about 11 h 46 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -10° · rain 86 mm · daylight 11 h 46 min

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

Thirty years of records give Upper Miramichi an average March high of 2°, a low of -10° and some 86 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 46 min in mid-March, 91 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and August.

Against its neighbours, Upper Miramichi runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Doaktown, 24 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Upper Miramichi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 46 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DoaktownNew Brunswick24 km ENE2°-9°91 mm
Miramichi River ValleyNew Brunswick42 km ENE2°-9°89 mm
MintoNew Brunswick50 km SSE3°-8°82 mm
ChipmanNew Brunswick52 km SE3°-8°88 mm
Grand LakeNew Brunswick53 km SE3°-8°86 mm
Estey's BridgeNew Brunswick53 km SSW2°-8°94 mm
BlackvilleNew Brunswick54 km NE2°-9°90 mm
Brookside WestNew Brunswick55 km SSW3°-8°103 mm

The Almanac · Upper Miramichi 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 2°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Upper Miramichi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-16°102 mm13 km/h8 h 58 min✦
February-3°-15°89 mm13 km/h10 h 15 min✦
March2°-10°86 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦
April9°-3°81 mm14 km/h13 h 30 min✦
May16°3°97 mm13 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦
June22°8°98 mm11 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
July25°12°99 mm10 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
August25°11°91 mm10 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
September20°8°95 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
October13°2°121 mm12 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
November6°-3°110 mm12 km/h9 h 20 min✦
December-1°-10°111 mm13 km/h8 h 36 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Upper Miramichi in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Upper Miramichi in March?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -10 °C (15 °F), with about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -10°. Wet spells are common — about 86 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Upper Miramichi?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and August.

How long are the days in Upper Miramichi in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 46 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 36 min in December to 15 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Upper Miramichi in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Upper Miramichi in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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