The Frontier Gazette & Almanack
“Fair Warning for Every Town Under the Sky” · Est. 1881
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Hell Weather in March

Hell in March

The short of it: Hell in March averages a high of 4 °C (39 °F) and a low of -2 °C (28 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 30 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -2° · rain 71 mm · daylight 11 h 30 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

March in Hell brings afternoons near 4° and nights around -2°, with about 71 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 30 min in mid-March, 178 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 July and August.

Against its neighbours, Hell runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Stjørdal, 3 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

March in Hell, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus April
4° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 30 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
StjørdalTrøndelag3 km NNE4°-2°76 mm
StjørdalshalsenTrøndelag3 km NNE4°-2°76 mm
HommelvikTrøndelag7 km SW4°-3°71 mm
HegraTrøndelag11 km E4°-3°87 mm
MalvikTrøndelag11 km W4°-2°72 mm
FrostaTrøndelag18 km NNW4°-1°90 mm
TrondheimTrøndelag25 km W5°-1°79 mm
TanemTrøndelag27 km WSW4°-2°71 mm

The Almanac · Hell 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 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hell by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-3°78 mm17 km/h5 h 36 min✦
February2°-4°71 mm15 km/h8 h 32 min✦
March4°-2°71 mm14 km/h11 h 30 min✦
April8°1°42 mm14 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦✦
May13°5°59 mm14 km/h18 h 5 min✦✦✦
June16°8°90 mm13 km/h20 h 30 min✦✦
July19°10°86 mm12 km/h19 h 23 min✦✦✦
August18°10°92 mm11 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦
September14°7°92 mm13 km/h12 h 51 min✦✦
October9°2°80 mm13 km/h9 h 38 min✦
November4°-1°67 mm15 km/h6 h 30 min✦✦
December3°-3°79 mm14 km/h4 h 33 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hell in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hell in March?

Days average 4 °C (39 °F) and nights -2 °C (28 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 4°, nights near -2°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Hell?

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

How long are the days in Hell in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 30 min. The days are lengthening — from 4 h 33 min in December to 20 h 30 min in June.

Does it snow in Hell in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Hell in March?

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

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