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Funagata Weather in March

Funagata in March

The short of it: Funagata in March averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -1 °C (30 °F), with 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -1° · rain 90 mm · daylight 11 h 50 min

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

Thirty years of records give Funagata an average March high of 7°, a low of -1° and some 90 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 7°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 50 min in mid-March, 69 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Funagata runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Shinjō, 8 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Funagata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 12 mm less rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 50 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShinjōYamagata8 km NNW7°-2°94 mm
ObanazawaYamagata12 km SE7°-1°85 mm
NakamiYamagata20 km NE5°-3°90 mm
MurayamaYamagata26 km SSE7°0°81 mm
HigashineYamagata29 km SSE8°0°80 mm
YachiYamagata30 km S8°0°82 mm
AterazawaYamagata35 km SSW7°0°84 mm
SagaeYamagata35 km S8°0°80 mm

The Almanac · Funagata 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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Much like February: highs about 7°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Funagata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°160 mm11 km/h9 h 44 min✦
February3°-5°102 mm10 km/h10 h 42 min✦
March7°-1°90 mm12 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April14°5°99 mm11 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
May20°10°83 mm9 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
June24°15°112 mm8 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
July27°20°166 mm8 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
August29°21°160 mm8 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦
September25°16°124 mm8 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October18°10°148 mm9 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November12°3°150 mm9 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
December5°-1°178 mm10 km/h9 h 28 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Funagata in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Funagata in March?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -1 °C (30 °F), with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 7°, nights near -1°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 11th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Funagata?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Funagata in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 28 min in December to 14 h 51 min in June.

Does it snow in Funagata in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Funagata in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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