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Erdenet Weather in March

Erdenet in March

The short of it: Erdenet in March averages a high of 0 °C (33 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 11 h 44 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 0° · low -16° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 11 h 44 min

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

March in Erdenet brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -16°, with about 7.0 mm of rain over the month. Highs rise 9° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -16°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 44 min in mid-March, 100 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are May and September.

Against its neighbours, Erdenet runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Jargalant, 23 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Erdenet, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
9° warmer, 4.0 mm more rain
Versus April
10° colder
Day–night spread
16°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 44 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JargalantOrhon23 km E2°-15°4.0 mm
SörtBulgan38 km NE1°-15°5.0 mm
BulganBulgan47 km WSW2°-15°4.0 mm
HutagBulgan109 km WNW3°-14°3.0 mm
DashinchillingBulgan132 km S3°-12°3.0 mm
HongorDarhan Uul134 km E1°-14°3.0 mm
DarhanDarhan Uul143 km ENE1°-14°3.0 mm
ShargaBulgan145 km W0°-14°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Erdenet 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 9° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -16°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Erdenet by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-14°-27°2.0 mm6 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦
February-9°-25°3.0 mm7 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦
March0°-16°7.0 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April10°-6°12 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May17°0°22 mm11 km/h15 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
June23°7°55 mm9 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July24°10°90 mm7 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
August21°8°72 mm7 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦✦
September16°0°32 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October7°-8°9.0 mm8 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
November-5°-18°8.0 mm6 km/h9 h 3 min✦✦
December-12°-24°3.0 mm6 km/h8 h 14 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Erdenet in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Erdenet in March?

Days average 0 °C (33 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 9° against February, to near 0°; nights run about -16°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Erdenet?

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

How long are the days in Erdenet in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 44 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 14 min in December to 16 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Erdenet in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Erdenet in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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