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Xiping Weather in March

Xiping in March

The short of it: Xiping in March averages a high of 6 °C (43 °F) and a low of -4 °C (25 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 11 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -4° · rain 18 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Xiping an average March high of 6°, a low of -4° and some 18 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 18 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and July.

Against its neighbours, Xiping runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Wenquan, 8 km to the NW, is 2° warmer by day.

March in Xiping, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 11 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WenquanGansu8 km NW8°-2°17 mm
SimenGansu10 km W9°-2°17 mm
Pan’anGansu17 km N11°-1°17 mm
LuomenGansu18 km NNW10°-1°17 mm
BaijiawanGansu19 km ENE9°-1°17 mm
XiejiawanGansu24 km NNE10°-2°17 mm
Gangu ChengguanzhenGansu24 km NE11°0°17 mm
WushanGansu25 km WNW9°-2°15 mm

The Almanac · Xiping 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 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Xiping by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°4.0 mm7 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February1°-8°7.0 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March6°-4°18 mm9 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
April12°1°42 mm10 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May16°6°82 mm9 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦
June19°10°76 mm8 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
July21°12°92 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August20°11°112 mm7 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September15°8°98 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October10°2°53 mm8 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦
November5°-4°12 mm8 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
December-1°-10°3.0 mm8 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Xiping in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Xiping in March?

Days average 6 °C (43 °F) and nights -4 °C (25 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 6°, with nights near -4°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Xiping?

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

How long are the days in Xiping 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 Xiping in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Xiping in March?

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

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