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Ala Weather in March

Ala in March

The short of it: Ala in March averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 11 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -6° · rain 14 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: April & July

Thirty years of records give Ala an average March high of 7°, a low of -6° and some 14 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 7°, with nights near -6°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 53 min in mid-March, 59 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 April and July.

Against its neighbours, Ala runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Shuangcha, 9 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

March in Ala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Feb–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShuangchaGansu9 km SW7°-6°14 mm
JicangGansu12 km NNW8°-6°14 mm
LexiuGansu23 km NE8°-6°14 mm
BolaGansu23 km N7°-6°14 mm
LarenguanGansu25 km WSW8°-6°14 mm
DaogaoGansu26 km ESE6°-6°15 mm
NibaGansu26 km SE6°-6°15 mm
ZhaguluGansu27 km E8°-5°14 mm

The Almanac · Ala 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 7°, with nights near -6°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-16°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February3°-12°5.0 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March7°-6°14 mm11 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April11°-1°40 mm10 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May14°2°82 mm9 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦
June16°6°90 mm8 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
July19°7°118 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August19°7°109 mm8 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September14°4°107 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October10°-1°50 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
November7°-6°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
December2°-13°1.0 mm6 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ala in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ala in March?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 7°, with nights near -6°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Ala?

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

How long are the days in Ala in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 51 min in December to 14 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Ala in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Ala in March?

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

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