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Sysmä Weather in March

Sysmä in March

The short of it: Sysmä in March averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -7° · rain 30 mm · daylight 11 h 32 min

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

March in Sysmä brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -7°, with about 30 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 32 min in mid-March, 163 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Sysmä runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Hartola, 20 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

March in Sysmä, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 32 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HartolaPaijat-Hame20 km ENE1°-7°31 mm
PadasjokiPaijat-Hame27 km SW2°-7°31 mm
KuhmoinenPirkanmaa28 km WNW2°-7°31 mm
AsikkalaPaijat-Hame33 km SSW2°-7°30 mm
LuhankaCentral Finland33 km N1°-7°30 mm
JoutsaCentral Finland35 km NE1°-7°32 mm
HeinolaPaijat-Hame38 km SSE2°-6°32 mm
AuttoinenPaijat-Hame39 km SW2°-7°32 mm

The Almanac · Sysmä 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 2°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sysmä by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-10°40 mm10 km/h6 h 15 min✦✦
February-3°-10°31 mm10 km/h8 h 50 min✦✦
March2°-7°30 mm10 km/h11 h 32 min✦✦
April8°-1°28 mm10 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
May16°5°35 mm10 km/h17 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
June20°10°66 mm10 km/h19 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July22°13°74 mm9 km/h18 h 35 min✦✦✦
August20°11°68 mm8 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
September14°7°48 mm9 km/h12 h 47 min✦✦✦
October7°2°62 mm10 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦
November2°-2°50 mm10 km/h7 h 1 min✦✦
December-1°-6°47 mm10 km/h5 h 24 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sysmä in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sysmä in March?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °F), with about 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. Rain is modest, about 30 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Sysmä?

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

How long are the days in Sysmä in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 32 min. The days are lengthening — from 5 h 24 min in December to 19 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Sysmä in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Sysmä in March?

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

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