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Westlock Weather in March

Westlock in March

The short of it: Westlock in March averages a high of -1 °C (31 °F) and a low of -12 °C (11 °F), with 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain and about 11 h 40 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 -1° · low -12° · rain 20 mm · daylight 11 h 40 min

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

March in Westlock brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -12°, with about 20 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -12°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 40 min in mid-March, 120 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, Westlock runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Barrhead, 35 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Westlock, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 40 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BarrheadAlberta35 km W0°-12°18 mm
MorinvilleAlberta41 km SSE-1°-11°19 mm
St. AlbertAlberta59 km SSE0°-10°18 mm
BaturynAlberta62 km SSE0°-10°17 mm
DunluceAlberta63 km SSE0°-9°17 mm
KlarvattenAlberta63 km SSE0°-10°17 mm
LoreleiAlberta63 km SSE0°-9°17 mm
CumberlandAlberta63 km SSE0°-10°17 mm

The Almanac · Westlock 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 -1°; nights run about -12°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Westlock by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-9°-19°25 mm12 km/h7 h 54 min✦✦
February-6°-17°11 mm12 km/h9 h 40 min✦✦
March-1°-12°20 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦
April9°-3°37 mm13 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
May17°3°43 mm13 km/h15 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
June21°8°90 mm11 km/h17 h 8 min✦✦✦
July23°10°90 mm10 km/h16 h 39 min✦✦✦
August23°9°47 mm10 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°30 mm11 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
October10°-2°24 mm12 km/h10 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-9°26 mm12 km/h8 h 24 min✦✦
December-7°-16°12 mm11 km/h7 h 22 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Westlock in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Westlock in March?

Days average -1 °C (31 °F) and nights -12 °C (11 °F), with about 20 mm (0.79 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -12°. Rain is modest, about 20 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Westlock?

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

How long are the days in Westlock in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 40 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 22 min in December to 17 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Westlock in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Westlock in March?

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

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