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Salmās Weather in March

Salmās in March

The short of it: Salmās in March averages a high of 13 °C (55 °F) and a low of 1 °C (34 °F), with 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 13° · low 1° · rain 48 mm · daylight 11 h 51 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & September

Thirty years of records give Salmās an average March high of 13°, a low of 1° and some 48 mm of rain. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 13°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-March, 68 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and September.

Against its neighbours, Salmās runs about middling and wetter than most in March. Haftvān, 3 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

March in Salmās, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 13 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HaftvānWest Azerbaijan3 km SSW13°1°48 mm
Bāghcheh JīkWest Azerbaijan6 km ESE13°1°46 mm
KalashānWest Azerbaijan6 km SSE13°1°46 mm
SarnaqWest Azerbaijan7 km S12°1°48 mm
Tāzeh ShahrWest Azerbaijan7 km WSW12°0°51 mm
Ḩamzeh KandīWest Azerbaijan8 km ENE13°1°43 mm
ḨabashīWest Azerbaijan10 km E13°1°42 mm
Solţān AḩmadWest Azerbaijan14 km E14°1°41 mm

The Almanac · Salmās Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 6° against February, to near 13°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Salmās by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January3°-7°38 mm5 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦
February6°-4°35 mm6 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
March13°1°48 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April17°6°68 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
May22°10°55 mm8 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
June28°14°18 mm8 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦✦✦
July31°17°8.0 mm9 km/h14 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
August31°17°4.0 mm9 km/h13 h 38 min✦✦✦✦
September27°12°5.0 mm7 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
October20°7°20 mm6 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
November12°1°35 mm5 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦✦✦
December6°-4°40 mm4 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Salmās in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Salmās in March?

Days average 13 °C (55 °F) and nights 1 °C (34 °F), with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 6° against February, to near 13°; nights run about 1°. Rain is modest, about 48 mm, the 3rd wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Salmās?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and September.

How long are the days in Salmās in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 31 min in December to 14 h 48 min in June.

Does it snow in Salmās in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Salmās in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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