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Kitakami Weather in March

Kitakami in March

The short of it: Kitakami in March averages a high of 8 °C (47 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 84 mm (3.3 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 8° · low -1° · rain 84 mm · daylight 11 h 50 min

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

Thirty years of records give Kitakami an average March high of 8°, a low of -1° and some 84 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 50 min in mid-March, 70 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, Kitakami runs about middling and about as wet in March. Kanegasaki, 9 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

March in Kitakami, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 27 mm more rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 50 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KanegasakiIwate9 km S8°-1°80 mm
HanamakiIwate11 km N8°-1°86 mm
ŌshūIwate17 km SSE8°-1°78 mm
MizusawaIwate17 km S9°-1°78 mm
HizumeIwate30 km N8°-2°85 mm
TateishiIwate33 km S8°-1°75 mm
ŌtaIwate36 km WNW5°-3°100 mm
TōnoIwate36 km E6°-3°89 mm

The Almanac · Kitakami 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 8°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kitakami by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-5°78 mm9 km/h9 h 41 min✦
February3°-5°57 mm9 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
March8°-1°84 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April15°4°98 mm10 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦
May20°10°96 mm9 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
June24°15°118 mm8 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
July27°19°195 mm7 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦
August29°21°127 mm7 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
September25°16°147 mm7 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October19°9°140 mm8 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
November12°3°79 mm8 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
December5°-2°103 mm8 km/h9 h 25 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kitakami in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kitakami in March?

Days average 8 °C (47 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 8°; nights run about -1°. Wet spells are common — about 84 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Kitakami?

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

How long are the days in Kitakami in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 25 min in December to 14 h 55 min in June.

Does it snow in Kitakami in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Kitakami in March?

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

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