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Simo Weather in March

Simo in March

The short of it: Simo in March averages a high of -1 °C (29 °F) and a low of -10 °C (13 °F), with 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 26 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -10° · rain 32 mm · daylight 11 h 26 min

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

March in Simo brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -10°, with about 32 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 26 min in mid-March, 199 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Simo runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Kuivaniemi, 12 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

March in Simo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 26 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KuivaniemiNorth Ostrobothnia12 km SSE-2°-11°34 mm
KemiLapland24 km WNW-1°-10°37 mm
LautiosaariLapland26 km NW-1°-10°34 mm
KeminmaaLapland28 km WNW-1°-10°34 mm
IiNorth Ostrobothnia42 km SSE-1°-10°30 mm
HaparandaNorrbotten46 km WNW-1°-10°37 mm
TornioLapland46 km WNW-1°-10°37 mm
TervolaLapland48 km NNW-1°-11°35 mm

The Almanac · Simo 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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Highs rise 5° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Simo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-6°-14°41 mm13 km/h4 h 37 min✦✦
February-6°-15°36 mm13 km/h8 h 7 min✦✦
March-1°-10°32 mm13 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
April4°-4°29 mm12 km/h15 h 10 min✦✦✦
May10°2°41 mm13 km/h18 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
June17°8°56 mm13 km/h22 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
July20°12°68 mm12 km/h20 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
August18°10°68 mm12 km/h16 h 43 min✦✦✦✦
September12°5°58 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦
October5°-1°60 mm13 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
November0°-5°56 mm13 km/h5 h 45 min✦
December-3°-10°49 mm12 km/h3 h 10 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simo in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simo in March?

Days average -1 °C (29 °F) and nights -10 °C (13 °F), with about 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near -1°; nights run about -10°. Rain is modest, about 32 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Simo?

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

How long are the days in Simo in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 26 min. The days are lengthening — from 3 h 10 min in December to 22 h 58 min in June.

Does it snow in Simo in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Simo in March?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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