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Shandan Weather in March

Shandan in March

The short of it: Shandan in March averages a high of 9 °C (49 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 9° · low -2° · rain 14 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & April

March in Shandan brings afternoons near 9° and nights around -2°, with about 14 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 9°, with nights near -2°. Rain is scarce, about 14 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, 59 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and April.

Against its neighbours, Shandan runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Wushan, 6 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

March in Shandan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 9.0 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WushanGansu6 km SE9°-2°15 mm
YuanyangGansu7 km NW9°-2°14 mm
HualinGansu11 km NW10°-2°14 mm
TangeGansu14 km S9°-3°16 mm
GaolouGansu14 km W9°-2°14 mm
MaliGansu16 km SW9°-2°15 mm
LuomenGansu18 km E10°-1°17 mm
LongtaiGansu18 km SSE8°-3°17 mm
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The Almanac · Shandan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 9°, with nights near -2°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Shandan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-10°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February4°-7°5.0 mm6 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March9°-2°14 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April15°3°38 mm8 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May20°7°79 mm8 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
June23°12°70 mm7 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July25°14°89 mm7 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
August23°13°102 mm6 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦
September18°9°89 mm5 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October13°4°47 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
November7°-3°9.0 mm6 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
December1°-10°2.0 mm6 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Shandan in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Shandan in March?

Days average 9 °C (49 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 9°, with nights near -2°. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 8th wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is March a good time to visit Shandan?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and April.

How long are the days in Shandan in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 50 min in December to 14 h 28 min in June.

Does it snow in Shandan in March?

Snow can fall, since nights average -2 °C (28 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Shandan in March?

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

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