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Qabqa Weather in March

Qabqa in March

The short of it: Qabqa in March averages a high of 9 °C (47 °F) and a low of -8 °C (18 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 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 9° · low -8° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

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

March in Qabqa brings afternoons near 9° and nights around -8°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 9°, with nights near -8°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 52 min in mid-March, 63 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 May.

Against its neighbours, Qabqa runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Xihai, 73 km to the NNE, is 2° cooler by day.

March in Qabqa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
XihaiQinghai73 km NNE7°-9°7.0 mm
SanjiaochengQinghai76 km NNE7°-9°7.0 mm
Xihai TownQinghai79 km NNE6°-10°7.0 mm
LusharQinghai88 km ENE8°-7°8.0 mm
DuobaQinghai92 km ENE10°-5°7.0 mm
Ha’ergai DaduiQinghai109 km N5°-11°6.0 mm
XiningQinghai109 km ENE11°-4°6.0 mm
QiaotouQinghai119 km NE9°-6°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Qabqa 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 5° from February to about 9°, with nights near -8°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Qabqa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-18°2.0 mm8 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
February4°-14°3.0 mm9 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦
March9°-8°5.0 mm11 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April14°-1°14 mm13 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
May18°3°49 mm10 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
June21°8°79 mm8 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
July23°10°97 mm8 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
August23°9°78 mm8 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
September18°5°60 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
October12°-3°17 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November6°-11°3.0 mm8 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦
December1°-17°1.0 mm8 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Qabqa in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Qabqa in March?

Days average 9 °C (47 °F) and nights -8 °C (18 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 9°, with nights near -8°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is March a good time to visit Qabqa?

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

How long are the days in Qabqa in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Qabqa in March?

Snow can fall, since nights average -8 °C (18 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Qabqa in March?

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

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