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Ōdate Weather in March

Ōdate in March

The short of it: Ōdate in March averages a high of 7 °C (45 °F) and a low of -1 °C (31 °F), with 97 mm (3.8 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 97 mm · daylight 11 h 50 min

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

March in Ōdate brings afternoons near 7° and nights around -1°, with about 97 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 50 min in mid-March, 73 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, Ōdate runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Kita-Akita, 16 km to the WSW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Ōdate, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° 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
Kita-AkitaAkita16 km WSW7°0°98 mm
TakanosuAkita17 km WSW7°0°97 mm
KosakaAkita19 km NE4°-4°98 mm
HanawaAkita22 km ESE5°-3°100 mm
FujikotoAkita25 km W6°0°96 mm
ŌwaniAomori28 km N5°-1°91 mm
FutatsuimachiAkita29 km WSW7°0°96 mm
HirakawaAomori35 km N7°-1°89 mm

The Almanac · Ōdate 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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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ōdate by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°121 mm10 km/h9 h 36 min✦
February2°-4°100 mm10 km/h10 h 37 min✦
March7°-1°97 mm12 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April14°4°93 mm12 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
May20°10°88 mm10 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
June24°15°105 mm8 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
July27°20°164 mm8 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
August29°21°144 mm8 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦
September25°16°148 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October19°9°140 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦
November12°4°128 mm9 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
December4°-2°139 mm9 km/h9 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ōdate in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ōdate in March?

Days average 7 °C (45 °F) and nights -1 °C (31 °F), with about 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 97 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Ōdate?

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

How long are the days in Ōdate in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 50 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 19 min in December to 15 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Ōdate in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Ōdate in March?

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

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