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Hetit Weather in March

Hetit in March

The short of it: Hetit in March averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain and about 11 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 6° · rain 146 mm · daylight 11 h 51 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & May

March in Hetit brings afternoons near 16° and nights around 6°, with about 146 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 16°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 51 min in mid-March, 65 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Hetit runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Taxa Cheya, 3 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Hetit, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 20 mm less rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 51 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Taxa CheyaDuhok3 km E16°6°143 mm
ShelādizDuhok4 km E16°6°143 mm
Taxe Nerwa DoskiyaDuhok6 km ESE16°6°139 mm
Dêrelûk Devera NihêliyaDuhok7 km WNW16°6°142 mm
HetiteDuhok9 km N10°2°136 mm
KuchkaErbil11 km E16°6°140 mm
HiloraDuhok11 km ESE13°4°140 mm
Ruye shenDuhok14 km ENE15°5°140 mm

The Almanac · Hetit 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 16°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Climate of Hetit by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-1°157 mm6 km/h9 h 53 min✦
February10°1°166 mm7 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦
March16°6°146 mm8 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April20°10°100 mm9 km/h13 h 6 min✦✦✦
May26°16°41 mm8 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦✦✦
June33°21°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
July37°24°0.0 mm9 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
August37°24°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 34 min✦✦✦
September32°19°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
October25°13°25 mm6 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦✦✦
November17°7°84 mm5 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦✦
December11°2°124 mm6 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hetit in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hetit in March?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 16°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 146 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The snow cover usually melts away this month.

Is March a good time to visit Hetit?

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

How long are the days in Hetit in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 51 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 38 min in December to 14 h 41 min in June.

Does it snow in Hetit in March?

Hardly — March nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hetit in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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