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Wadena Weather in March

Wadena in March

The short of it: Wadena in March averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -13 °C (9 °F), with 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain and about 11 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -13° · rain 23 mm · daylight 11 h 42 min

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

March in Wadena brings afternoons near -2° and nights around -13°, with about 23 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 42 min in mid-March, 111 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 September and May.

Against its neighbours, Wadena runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Wynyard, 33 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

March in Wadena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
7° warmer, 6.0 mm more rain
Versus April
10° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 42 min
Average wind
15 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WynyardSaskatchewan33 km SW-2°-12°19 mm
Foam LakeSaskatchewan38 km SSE-2°-12°20 mm
PreecevilleSaskatchewan78 km E-2°-15°20 mm
LaniganSaskatchewan85 km W-2°-12°18 mm
HumboldtSaskatchewan95 km WNW-2°-12°16 mm
CanoraSaskatchewan100 km ESE-2°-14°20 mm
TisdaleSaskatchewan102 km N-3°-14°17 mm
MelfortSaskatchewan116 km NNW-3°-13°18 mm

The Almanac · Wadena 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 -13°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wadena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-21°23 mm15 km/h8 h 15 min✦✦
February-9°-20°17 mm14 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦
March-2°-13°23 mm15 km/h11 h 42 min✦✦
April8°-3°29 mm15 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
May17°3°45 mm17 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦✦✦
June22°9°77 mm14 km/h16 h 41 min✦✦✦
July24°12°82 mm13 km/h16 h 15 min✦✦✦
August24°10°63 mm13 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September18°5°42 mm15 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-2°32 mm15 km/h10 h 31 min✦✦✦
November-2°-10°27 mm15 km/h8 h 42 min✦✦
December-9°-18°23 mm14 km/h7 h 47 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wadena in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wadena in March?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -13 °C (9 °F), with about 23 mm (0.91 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 7° against February, to near -2°; nights run about -13°. Rain is modest, about 23 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Wadena?

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

How long are the days in Wadena in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 42 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 47 min in December to 16 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Wadena in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Wadena in March?

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

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