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Wetaskiwin Weather in March

Wetaskiwin in March

The short of it: Wetaskiwin in March averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain and about 11 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -10° · rain 22 mm · daylight 11 h 41 min

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

March in Wetaskiwin brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -10°, with about 22 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 41 min in mid-March, 115 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 September and August.

Against its neighbours, Wetaskiwin runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Ponoka, 35 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Wetaskiwin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 41 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
PonokaAlberta35 km SSW1°-10°23 mm
LeducAlberta36 km NNW1°-10°19 mm
CamroseAlberta36 km E1°-10°23 mm
BeaumontAlberta43 km N0°-10°18 mm
AllardAlberta49 km NNW0°-10°18 mm
SummersideAlberta50 km N1°-10°19 mm
DevonAlberta51 km NNW1°-11°18 mm
RutherfordAlberta51 km NNW1°-10°18 mm

The Almanac · Wetaskiwin 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 -10°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wetaskiwin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-17°21 mm12 km/h8 h 5 min✦✦
February-4°-15°15 mm12 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦
March1°-10°22 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April10°-3°36 mm14 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
May17°3°51 mm14 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
June20°8°80 mm12 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦
July23°10°93 mm11 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦
August23°9°57 mm10 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦✦
September18°4°36 mm11 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦✦✦
October11°-2°23 mm12 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
November1°-9°22 mm13 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
December-5°-15°13 mm12 km/h7 h 36 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wetaskiwin in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wetaskiwin in March?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 22 mm (0.87 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 22 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Wetaskiwin?

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

How long are the days in Wetaskiwin in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 41 min. The days are lengthening — from 7 h 36 min in December to 16 h 53 min in June.

Does it snow in Wetaskiwin in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Wetaskiwin in March?

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

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