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Dianzi Weather in March

Dianzi in March

The short of it: Dianzi in March averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 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 8° · low -6° · rain 15 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

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

March in Dianzi brings afternoons near 8° and nights around -6°, with about 15 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 8°, with nights near -6°. Rain is scarce, about 15 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, Dianzi runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Xincheng, 9 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

March in Dianzi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 10 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Jan–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
XinchengGansu9 km NW8°-6°15 mm
TaobinGansu9 km SSE9°-5°15 mm
SanchaGansu10 km ESE7°-6°16 mm
Mu’erGansu10 km SW9°-5°15 mm
LiushunGansu11 km W9°-6°15 mm
ShimenGansu12 km NNE8°-5°15 mm
NalangGansu13 km SSE9°-5°16 mm
LiulinGansu15 km WSW9°-5°15 mm

The Almanac · Dianzi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 8°, with nights near -6°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dianzi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-16°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February4°-11°5.0 mm9 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March8°-6°15 mm10 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April13°0°43 mm10 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May16°4°81 mm9 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
June18°7°78 mm8 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
July20°9°105 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August20°9°106 mm7 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September16°6°101 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October11°0°50 mm6 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
November7°-6°9.0 mm7 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
December2°-13°1.0 mm7 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dianzi in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dianzi in March?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 8°, with nights near -6°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Dianzi?

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

How long are the days in Dianzi 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 Dianzi in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Dianzi in March?

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

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